Financial Aid Administrator - Cleveland Campus
About The Position
The Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) supports the effective administration, processing, and compliance of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate evaluation, reporting, and disbursement of student aid while upholding the highest standards of integrity, precision, and timeliness. The FAA must demonstrate expert-level Excel proficiency, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to thorough and timely follow-up on all action items. Exceptional attention to detail is required. The FAA is entrusted with sensitive and confidential information and is expected to always maintain strict confidentiality.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is preferred.
- A combination of three years of work experience in a related field and some post-secondary education may be acceptable should the incumbent not hold a bachelor's degree.
- Data entry skills and typing speed of 50 words per minute required.
- If the incumbent has student federal loans (Title IV) : The incumbent must maintain all their student federal loans in good standing (no delinquencies or defaults). Failure to do so may result in restricted access to resources essential to conducting job responsibilities and may result in disciplinary action up to termination of employment with the college.
Responsibilities
- Administer Ohio State Grant Programs in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Manage Ohio Means Jobs programs, including reporting, invoicing, and coordination with external partners.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with student assistance organizations.
- Complete Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations accurately and on time.
- Review, schedule, and monitor stipend requests and disbursements.
- Prepare and complete graduate and financial aid-related reports.
- Assist with enrollment reporting and reconciliation.
- Follow up on uncashed stipends and coordinate required refunds.
- Participate in financial aid reviews, audits, and compliance activities.
- Review and update financial aid packaging, including adjustments due to enrollment or schedule changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
