What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Manager position at Galen College of Nursing?
At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.
That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Financial Aid Manager position today!
Click here to learn more about Galen!
Position Overview:
As a Financial Aid Manager at Galen College of Nursing, you will provide leadership to campus financial aid staff and assist leadership team at campus level in all areas related to student finances.
Key Responsibilities:
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).
Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:
Financial Aid Manager
Galen College of Nursing
That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Financial Aid Manager position today!
Click here to learn more about Galen!
Position Overview:
As a Financial Aid Manager at Galen College of Nursing, you will provide leadership to campus financial aid staff and assist leadership team at campus level in all areas related to student finances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to campus financial aid staff and coordinate workflow within department.
- Manage the final step in the enrollment process to assist in meeting admissions goals on a quarterly basis.
- Attend campus department head meetings and ensure consistent communication with campus leadership.
- Thorough documentation in Ellucian Colleague regarding student contacts.
- Meet with students to answer questions and/or concerns.
- Provide resolution to packaging issues identified by Main Campus staff.
- Complete forms from students and outside agencies as requested
- Package agency, VA, State Grants (FL, KY), scholarships, private loans, etc. (anything other than Title IV funds). Certifying Official for VA – certify students for VA benefits
- Manage and resolve missing FA Disbursements through “Students Failing Disbursement Criteria”
- Manage the Campus paper Financial Aid file; pull for drops, grads, etc.
- Organize and conduct Financial Aid Workshops weekly or as needed
- Work closely with the FA Document Specialist (CS) to ensure repackages are completed prior to academic year start date.
- Assist in other phases of financial aid as necessary.
- Attend financial aid training, workshops and seminars as necessary.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
- Experience: Experience using Microsoft Office systems such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Special Qualifications: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people. Position requires great attention to detail, time management skills, willingness to be a team player, and conflict resolution. Ability to document all communications with students in Ellucian Colleague. The candidate must have the ability to enroll in and be granted access to all Department of Education websites, including, but not limited to, NSLDS, COD, CPS, etc. Only candidates with no prior history of student loan default will be considered.
- Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to sit at a desk for eight (8) hours at a time.
- Degree of Supervision: Minimal.
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).
Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values
- Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
- Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
- Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
- Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
- Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:
Financial Aid Manager
Galen College of Nursing