Primary areas of responsibility:

• Create all Financial Aid paperwork for the students
• Package all approved Financial Aid awards in CampusVue
• Process verification for all selected students
• Complete and submit files for audit
• Resolve outstanding file issues
• Provide updates to Financial Aid Management on the status of outstanding students

• Exercise independent professional judgment with minimal supervision to counsel students on optimal financial package based on individual circumstances
• Represent the financial aid department at monthly Open House events and convey advice on how to secure tuition and living expenses to students and parents
• Work closely with Financial Aid Management to research, analyze, implement, and update the enrollment strategies for students based on specific socioeconomic background
• Serve as a financial aid content expert for the school, working with all departments to ensure accurate understanding of issues, handling of questions and review of documents
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards and professional guidelines regarding financial aid

Minimum Required Experience and Qualifications:

• One year of experience working in financial aid, education, or customer service.
• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution is highly recommend but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of USDOE rules and regulations.
• Experience working in CampusVue database.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Mac equivalent).
• Self-motivated and able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously among changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively and positively communicate with a customer-service oriented attitude.
• Professional, upbeat, social and dependable
• Creative problem solver who works well in a team environment
• Applicant must not currently be or have been in default on student loans