Financial Aid Officer

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 inquiriesADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSQualifications: - Bachelor's degree required- Demonstrated ability of Key Behaviors- Knowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpful- Knowledge of title IV regulations helpful- Knowledge of CampusVue software helpful- Financial Aid Experience helpful- Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basisKey Behaviors:- Dependability: Respond to requests in a timely manner- Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities- Decision Making: Display willingness to make decisions- Communication: Effectively communicate with others- Time Management: Able to complete all job requirements in allotted time- Work Ethic: Display an organized and results-oriented approach, and motivation to perform without extensive direction- Accuracy: Display a high quality of work and level of accuracy- Innovation: Use a creative, solution-oriented approach to address problemsThis is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.