Student Financial Services Specialist

Position Overview

As a Student Financial Services Specialist at Galen College of Nursing, you will provide information, guidance, and assistance regarding various types of financial assistance, including, but not limited to federal financial aid, state aid, workforce agencies, employer payments, and VA benefits, to facilitate the enrollment, persistence, and completion of students, consistent with the College's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid and guide active students throughout their program, including but not limited to: contact current students about missing/incomplete documents, assist current students with form completion as needed, review financial aid applications for accuracy, ensure eligible aid is packaged and disbursed in a timely manner, support students in managing additional financing options, create payment arrangements on term balances to support campus cash collections, track and document completion of Exit Counseling, follow-up with students as necessary, provide continued support and education to students and their parents on topics related to Financial Aid, thoroughly document student communication in the student information system, including but not limited to email, phone calls, text messages, and meetings, assist in other phases of financial aid, enrollment, and student support, as necessary, maintain confidentiality of students and student information, follow guidelines by regulatory bodies such as FERPA, the Department of Education, other Galen accrediting agencies, federal, state and local laws, etc., attend financial aid training, workshops and seminars, as necessary or requested by the College.

Position Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Experience: Experience working with Federal Financial Aid programs preferred, but not required. Experience working with customer financial accounts preferred, but not required.
• Skills: Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects while meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times. Must be a team player by assisting and encouraging other Galen employees.
• Special Qualifications: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must be able to secure access to all Department of Education websites, including, but not limited to NSLDS, COD, CPS, etc. Candidates should have no prior history of student loan default.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance