Job Description
Job Description
The Financial Aid Officer will :
- Assist the student with filling out the FAFSA
- Determine the student's title IV eligibility
- Create cost estimates and explain funding options to the students and parents
- Work with students to obtain the documentation necessary to process their aid if they are selected for verification
- Review weekly reports to ensure all students' financial aid has been processed
- Submit financial aid packages to be processed by established deadlines
- Ensure a low rate of return due to errors on all packages submitted to be processed
- Provide excellent customer service and answers to student inquiries
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree requiredDemonstrated ability of Key BehaviorsKnowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpfulKnowledge of title IV regulations helpfulKnowledge of CampusVue software helpfulFinancial Aid Experience helpfulAbility to work assigned / flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basisKey Behaviors :
Dependability : Respond to requests in a timely mannerTeamwork : Balance team and individual responsibilitiesDecision Making : Display willingness to make decisionsCommunication : Effectively communicate with othersTime Management : Able to complete all job requirements in allotted timeWork Ethic : Display an organized and results-oriented approach, and motivation to perform without extensive directionAccuracy : Display a high quality of work and level of accuracyInnovation : Use a creative, solution-oriented approach to address problemsThis is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.