Financial Aid Officer

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is accepting applications for the following positions:

Full time Financial Aid Officer at the NLTCC- Shreveport Campus

Examples of Work

Responsible for maintaining compliance with NLTCC/ LCTC policies and procedures and all Federal and State guidelines applicable to student financial aid. And assist in promoting the vision and mission of NLTCC.

· Analyzes and evaluates financial viability of students and families and provides advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

· Reviews and assesses eligibility of applications for financial aid; exercises professional judgment to determine whether adjustments should be made.

· Serves as Veteran Administration’s School Certifying Official

· Processes financial aid from all sources, ensuring all federal and state regulations for processing and awarding of funds are adhered to:

o Determine student eligibility for financial assistance.

o Conducts the verification process as defined by the Department of Education, including

o helping students and parents resolve outstanding issues and obtaining required

o information and documentation.

o Evaluate and process Institutional Student Information Record

o Verify accuracy on the Institutional Student Information Record

o Determine eligibility for types and amounts of financial aid

o Financial Aid Appeals

o Utilize the Banner System Processes for tracking, budgeting, packaging and awarding

o Attendance Verification

o Pell Recalculations

o Post Withdrawals

o Calculate Return of Title IV funds

· Notify students of aid eligibility -- Banner Self Service is utilized

· Coordinates financial aid payments with other agencies (i.e., Vocational Rehabilitation, VA, WIOA, etc)

· Assist Director of Financial Aid, NLTCC, and LCTC with reporting to various agencies, as required

Qualifications and Experience to apply:

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Four years related work experience is required.

· Previous financial aid work experience is a plus.

· Ability to work collaboratively, harmoniously, and cooperatively with colleagues, faculty and staff

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to verify and assess student eligibility for financial aid.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Interviewing skills.

Additional Requirements:

A valid Louisiana Driver’s License

Proof of motor vehicle insurance

In accordance with NLTCC Policy #6.003, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NLTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

For more information about Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, visit www.nltcc.edu

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in admissions to it’s programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. NLTCC does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000