What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Funding Assistant position at Porter & Chester Instit?
The Educational Funding Assistant (EFA) is responsible for assisting prospective and current students in FAFSA completion. In addition, the EFA will schedule primary financial aid appointments with EF staff at appropriate campus. The EFA works with the highest integrity and ethics adhering to state, federal, and Porter and Chester policies and regulations.
The Educational Funding Assistant will…
- Generate lists of prospective students needing to complete the FAFSA through school’s student database
- Reach out to prospective students who need to complete Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) and FAFSA
- Assist applicants in creating FSA ID and completing FAFSA
- Schedule primary financial aid appointment for prospective students with Educational Funding Specialists
- Contact and assist currently enrolled students to update and finalize FAFSA required paperwork
- Update ongoing activity within the school’s student database
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year of experience completing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Clear and effective communicator (verbal and written)
- High comfort level within a computerized environment
- Strong proficiency with MS Office, internet, and proprietary software
About our company:
Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.
Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.
Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
Salary : $18 - $20