Financial Aid Specialist
About The Position
The Financial Aid Associate II, under general supervision, performs highly responsible and varied administrative and technical financial aid duties or specialized activities and/or supervises a group of financial aid support staff employees within a specific organizational unit; coordinates financial aid programs requiring unique analysis. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years of related experience.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs.
- Knowledge of Financial Aid principles
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Customer service and organization skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists financial aid administrator or other administrative superior in planning, developing, and implementing financial aid policies and procedures.
- Assists with interpretation of complex rules, regulations, procedures, and policies to other staff, students, parents, and others.
- Reviews and acts upon or recommends action on requests for various financial aid actions ensuring conformity with university, state, and federal regulations.
- May coordinate a specialized program or activity.
- Supervises support staff engaged in the maintenance of financial aid records and processing of financial aid actions.
- Trains new employees and evaluates progress.
- Supervises the administrative processing of new hires and terminating employees.
- Studies personnel needs and problems and recommends action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
