Financial Aid Specialist

Role Overview

• The Financial Aid Specialist will execute financial aid and private loan activities, implement financial aid policies and procedures, and ensure financial aid compliance.
• Work together with the Campus Director, Enrollment Advisor and Student Services to ensure high customer service standards.
• Perform administrative functions and complete management reports accurately and timely.
• Abide by the school, state, and federal standards.

Requirements

• Meet with prospective and current (or returning) students (and their families) to determine financial aid eligibility and provide guidance to them about financial aid-related applications.
• Review student files and withdrawal documents for completeness and accuracy, in compliance with Federal, institutional policies and procedures.
• Have a clear working understanding of Title IV program information.
• Evaluates Federal and/or institutional requirements for all students who withdraw from TUBC.
• Verifies attendance, recalculates student eligibility and processes return of TIV funds.
• Performs all refunds to ensure funds are returned to the appropriate Federal programs within required timeframes.
• Work closely with the Business Office to verify student accounts when necessary.
• Work closely with campus and Corporate Registrars to ensure timely processing of all student dismissals.
• Report to Vice President of Student Finance for timely completion on all Federal calculations
• Assist students/parents with applications for financial aid.
• Explain awards to students/parents as it relates to their financial aid eligibility.
• Research and resolve any problems in a student FA file.
• Financial aid packaging-Reinstate and subsequent academic years.
• All electronic processing
• ISIR, FAFSAs, MPNs.
• Timely and accurate processing of financial aid.
• Maintain knowledge of appropriate regulations (Federal, state and institutional).
• The ability to calculate R2T4 refunds for drops/withdrawals.
• Provide student FA updates to the Admissions Advisor and Campus Director.
• Responsible for managing the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
• Special projects as needed.
• DOE/Title IV rules and regulations
• Customer Service
• Organizational skills
• Team Player; ability to work well with Admissions
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent follow through skills
• Pro-active thinker
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year
• 401K Plan
• Access to Continuing Education Units (CEU) Classes
• Complimentary Services at our Student Clinic
• Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• A Rewarding and Dynamic Work Environment