Financial Aid Coordinator

OCOM•Winter Garden, FL

3d•$55,000

About The Position

Coordinate OCOM’s Office of Financial Aid programs and activities and ensure that assigned financial aid functions fulfill institutional goals and objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides administrative support to the day-to-day operations of the OCOM Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Services. Support the OCOM-approved financial aid policies and ensure that they are adhered to throughout the financial aid process. Creates, sends, and responds to correspondence relating to financial aid. Maintains the Office of Financial Aid calendars, screens calls, greets visitors, and answers questions regarding office policies, procedures, and services for visitors and enrolled students. Creates and designs PowerPoint presentations, infographics, flyers, and other reports. Counsels students on financial aid processing, awarding, scholarships, and debt management Tracks participation, reports, and prepares student materials for the Debt Management Program and other presentations. Assists in preparing and compiling reports for the scholarship committee procedure, meetings, and the OCOM Scholarship Donor Stewardship program. Conducts presentations for current and prospective students. Monitors, analyzes, and reports medical student payments, balances due, and student refund statuses. Ensures confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Collaborate in supporting the Title IV application for the OCOM Assisted the Director of Financial Aid in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, and data entry. Performs other related duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of eligibility.
Must be local to the Central Florida area.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work well with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
Maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail are essential
Respond calmly and appropriately in emotional situations
Listen and communicate in a positive manner
Collaborate and interact with healthcare professionals
Organize, direct, and prioritize work appropriately
Exercise independent judgments in complex and new situations
Manage multiple concurrent projects and still meet strict deadlines
Manage time well and work under stressful conditions
Excellent public speaking skills
Relate well with a diverse student population and other constituencies.
Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public.
Maintain a high energy level and enthusiasm for OCOM.
Proficient in using Apple Mac computers and Google Workspace tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in financial aid is preferred.
A team player who values cooperation, mutual support, and team cohesion.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to the day-to-day operations of the OCOM Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Services.
Support the OCOM-approved financial aid policies and ensure that they are adhered to throughout the financial aid process.
Creates, sends, and responds to correspondence relating to financial aid.
Maintains the Office of Financial Aid calendars, screens calls, greets visitors, and answers questions regarding office policies, procedures, and services for visitors and enrolled students.
Creates and designs PowerPoint presentations, infographics, flyers, and other reports.
Counsels students on financial aid processing, awarding, scholarships, and debt management
Tracks participation, reports, and prepares student materials for the Debt Management Program and other presentations.
Assists in preparing and compiling reports for the scholarship committee procedure, meetings, and the OCOM Scholarship Donor Stewardship program.
Conducts presentations for current and prospective students.
Monitors, analyzes, and reports medical student payments, balances due, and student refund statuses.
Ensures confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Collaborate in supporting the Title IV application for the OCOM Assisted the Director of Financial Aid in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, and data entry.
Performs other related duties as assigned