Financial Aid Officer

 
Job #
18076712-D5D5-4147-98C0-10B79BD3316E
Created
Oct 4, 2024 11:23pm
Location
Seattle, Washington
Assist students in preparing and packaging their grant and/or loan applications to award funds in accordance with federal guidelines. If this list below describes you, YOU just might be our ideal candidate! -Customer Service and Service Recovery Skills -Great Communication skills -Friendly and Helpful -Organized and Detail Oriented -Problem Solving Skills Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Interview prospective students to determine needs assessment and financial aid eligibility.  Determine financial aid eligibility for second and third-year students.  Assist students with financial aid questions.
  • Maintain student files to ensure proper financial aid documentation.
  • Assist students in completing financial aid forms as required.
  • Counsel veteran students and ensure compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency guidelines.
  • Coordinate and arrange for required student signatures.
  • Contact former students who have an outstanding balance to establish a private pay repayment plan.
  • Coordinate and arrange for proof of eligible non-citizenship status, paid in full default/Pell overpayment documentation.
  • Document data into computer for institutional financials for eligible students.  Set up a payment plan for students.  Establish payment plans for private pay students for all programs.
  • Track ISIRs for all current and future students. Complete verification on all selected ISIRs.
  • Enter data into computer for date of packaging, releasing of Pell/SEOG funds and status information of loans, and date loan applications to lenders.
  • Ensure student files are complete to include proof of agency funding.  Complete any agency needs analysis forms and submits them to the agency.
  • Audit each future start packaged file to ensure all awards/financial aid forms are in the file and proper audit form.
  • Notify Admissions staff of no-shows for Financial Aid appointments. Reschedule appointments regarding future students.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Customer-service focus and skill set.
  • Three (3) years of financial aid experience to include knowledge of Title IV funding preferred.
  • Computer skills.
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.

  • Compensation & Benefits                                                         

    • $65,520 - $88,400 full-time annual salary DOE
    • Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
    • Short & Long-term Disability
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • 401(k) Plan
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Health & Wellness Program

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