Financial Support Specialist
Institute of Healthcare Professions LLC•Boynton Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The International College of Health Sciences (ICHS) is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Support Specialist to join our Student Support Center. This role is designed to help build knowledge and skills in financial services while contributing to a positive student experience. The Financial Support Specialist supports the Student Support Center by maintaining accurate financial records, responding to financial service inquiries, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures related to student finance management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain information clearly
- Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn financial and student information systems
- Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to build professional skills in financial services
- Ability to troubleshoot, ask questions, and grow in a supportive team environment
- Must be within commuting distance to Boynton Beach, FL
- Must reside within commuting distance of Boynton Beach, FL
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed
- Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field strongly preferred
- 1 – 3 years of related experience including internships, part-time roles, or entry-level office/financial work preferred
- Previous exposure to financial aid, student services, or customer service roles
- Strong problem-solving skills and interest in developing a career in finance or education
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing and processing applications for financial assistance
- Support efforts to determine student eligibility, apply awards, monitor continuing eligibility in accordance with guidelines
- Develop working knowledge of financial aid regulations, including Title IV, state and institutional policies
- Provide one-on-one support to prospective, current, and former students regarding aid eligibility, documentation needs, and funding options
- Assist students in exploring financial strategies when traditional aid may not be available
- Help guide students through appeals, special circumstance reviews, and academic progress requirements.
- Maintain complete and accurate student financial aid records
- Collect and verify supporting documentation for aid applications
- Assist senior team members with audit preparation and reviews of compliance-related activities
- Input and update student demographic and financial data in the student information system (e.g., CampusCafe)
- Assist with reconciliation processes and monitoring of account balances
- Help prepare departmental reports and assist with required regulatory submissions
- Serve as a first point of contact for financial aid inquiries through in-person, phone, email, and online channels
- Respond promptly to student and staff questions with professionalism and clarity
- Support the preparation and distribution of communications regarding aid status, disbursements, and deadlines
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
