Financial Aid Administrator

Eagle Gate College • Boise, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) will meet and communicate with current, prospective, and alumni students to guide them through the financial aid process. The FAA will report directly to the Director of Financial Aid and will be responsible for administering, determining eligibility, and processing student financial aid to maintain positive cash flow, in addition to other related tasks for the financial aid department. This role involves processing verification and disbursements, awarding state and federal aid according to regulations and policy, counseling students and parents, providing estimates and packaging information, managing default and financial literacy programs, auditing to ensure work integrity, interacting with other departments, staying updated on federal regulations, and assisting with private loans and VA benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience
• Campus VUE experience preferred
• Computer knowledge is recommended, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Administering, determining eligibility, and processing student financial aid
• Processing verification and disbursements
• Awarding state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
• Counseling students and parents
• Providing estimates and packaging information
• Default Management and Financial Literacy programs
• Auditing to ensure work integrity
• Interacting with other departments to assist students
• Maintaining up to date information on new federal regulations
• Assisting with Private Loans
• Packaging VA benefits
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401k with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level