Manager Financial Aid

About the position

Lincoln Tech is seeking a Manager FA Advanced Packaging (AP) to assist in the daily operation of packaging re-entry and program change students. This role will provide training to new Advanced Packaging FA Advisors to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. The Manager will ensure the Advanced Packaging FA Advisors are prepared to conduct Financial Aid appointments for Re-entry and program change students requiring repackaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aid appointment process for Advanced Packaging (AP) FA Advisors
• Ensure assigned re-entry and program change students are allocated to AP Advisors as necessary
• Communicate with Campus Presidents, Business Office Directors, and Education Directors regarding re-entry student progress through the FA process and identify potential students facing challenges to re-entry with regards to FA eligibility
• Run required reports and evaluate student progression through the re-entry and program transfer processes
• Ability to create financial aid award packages for all schools within the region
• Extensive knowledge of packaging requirements for subsequent academic years, crossovers, transfer students, re-entries, overlapping academic year (OAY), and failed courses
• Manage the resolution of balances, ensuring PLUS, cash, and Linc Credit have been finalized

Requirements

• Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required
• 5 years' experience working with Title IV programs
• Must be able to travel 15% of time (Travel to Financial Aid Conferences and/or trainings may be required)
• Extensive knowledge in all areas of Title IV programs
• Proficient in packaging all types of finance offerings to Lincoln students
• Extensive knowledge of packaging requirements for subsequent academic years, crossovers, transfer students, re-entries, overlapping academic year (OAY)
• Experience with advanced financial aid concepts (re-entries and transfers)
• Must be eligible to obtain and retain Federal Student Aid access, specifically to Common Origination and Disbursement and NSLDS
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, TEAMS, Excel and Outlook, Campus Nexus and Campus Ivy software

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities
• Ongoing Training Support