Veteran and Financial Aid Assistant (Remote/Work-Study/PT)

BRYAN UNIVERSITY•Tempe, AZ

2d•Remote

About The Position

We believe in challenging the boundaries of traditional education and in liberating the innate greatness in people. The Veteran and Financial aid assistant will participate in this vision by working closely with the Veterans Coordinator and the Department of Financial Aid in order to help engage and maintain both new and existing veteran students within the university. This position is available for all veteran students to apply for and is on an approved contract basis by the VA. Applicants do not need to be a student of Bryan University in order to apply.

Requirements

You must be a current/active college student, using VA education benefits, at an educational institution.
You must be enrolled in college at least ¾ time
You must reside in the State of Arizona and live within a reasonable traveling distance from Bryan University located in Tempe, AZ
Will be required to complete the VA form 22-8691 after the position is offered and be approved before starting
Proficient in MS Office Programs, including Excel
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Working closely with the admissions department to answer veteran student questions
Assist veteran students in applying for Veteran’s benefits and Title IV funding (FAFSA)
Interfacing with potential veteran students via email, phone, and/or instant messaging to respond to inquiries
Inform and advise veteran students in regards to their eligibility and responsibilities as it pertains to veteran’s benefits and financial aid programs
Assist in establishing and maintaining veteran student files
Assist in reviewing veteran student enrollments for compliance
Input of veteran student information and documentation into information management systems, including the student file system and VAOnce
Outreach to veteran students to obtain any required documentation
Assist in review of institutional veterans’ grants with Business Office
Assist with debt management remittance
Assisting veteran students with tuition breakdowns
Other general office/clerical duties and responsibilities as assigned.