Description

Department: Financial Aid

 Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Financial Aid

Grade/Level:

Amount of Travel Required: None

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 – 5:00 Occasional weekends 

Positions Supervised: Work-study students 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director - Financial Aid is responsible for the administration and supervision of all scholarship programs and directing the daily activities of the processing and verification areas.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the Financial Aid Office.
• Responsible for providing other office assistance as needed.
• Responsible for communicating with Common Origination & Disbursement (COD) in the processing of federal student loans.
• Responsible for processing federal Title IV program certifications, payment scheduling, loan application and loan counseling
• Processing of Return to Title IV request as provided within the required timeframes determined by US Dept. of ED
• Processing of Military based financial aid programs for eligible students
• Counsel students/parents regarding scholarship and financial aid.
• Maintain an on-going understanding of computer programs necessary for the initial financial aid counseling and information dissemination.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of state, federal and institutional regulations.
• Maintain a complete understanding of the scholarship process as it relates to federal and state financial aid.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations. 
• Act in the absence of the Director, and assist the Director as needed.
• Represent Benedictine College in a respectable and professional manner on a daily basis.
• Serve on both internal and external committees as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and Colleague.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse populations within the College community and the public.
• Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate students as appropriate.
• Ability to accurately process applications.
• Ability to understand and disseminate information about federal and state regulations.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Verbal - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required. Prior financial aid experience at an institution of higher education may be substituted for Degree preference.

Experience

Prior financial aid experience at an institution of higher education is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities 

Stand F 

Walk O 

Sit F 

Handling / Fingering F 

Reach Outward F 

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less N

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

EOE