Financial Aid Specialist
About The Position
The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for performing professional and administrative duties associated with the delivery of student financial aid services. Collects and reviews financial aid applications to determine completeness and eligibility;. Determines eligibility and awards financial aid applicants using various software packages. Processes applications and corrections, tracks documents, completes the verification process, generates tracking and award notifications;. Requests additional information for incomplete or inconsistent applications to perform accurate needs analysis;. Counsels and advises students and parents concerning financial aid and VA opportunities and application processes;. Monitors SAP status for students;. Assists with front-counter duties as needed. Interested applicants should apply via CPTC ONLINE JOB CENTER by completing the online application form. The letter of interest and resume along with additional documentation specific to the position must uploaded to the Job Center. Incomplete application packages cannot be considered for an interview and will not be forwarded to the hiring supervisor. A criminal background check and a driver's motor history report will be conducted prior to employment.
Requirements
- Associate¿s degree and Three (3) years of related work experience
- Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Responsibilities
- Performing professional and administrative duties associated with the delivery of student financial aid services
- Collecting and reviewing financial aid applications to determine completeness and eligibility
- Determining eligibility and awards financial aid applicants using various software packages
- Processing applications and corrections
- Tracking documents
- Completing the verification process
- Generating tracking and award notifications
- Requesting additional information for incomplete or inconsistent applications to perform accurate needs analysis
- Counseling and advising students and parents concerning financial aid and VA opportunities and application processes
- Monitoring SAP status for students
- Assisting with front-counter duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
