Senior Financial Aid Advisor Administrator

The Position Description below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the discretion of supervisors.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB TITLE

Senior Financial Aid Administrator

DEPARTMENT

Financial Aid

Reports To

Campus Director

Primary Objective

Meet with potential students to determine what they are eligible to receive in Financial Aid and have them financially packaged prior to class start. Collect documentation needed to ensure student files are compliant and complete. Work closely with third-party servicer Process all aid and ensure student graduates with a zero balance.

Responsibilities

Meet and greet students, discuss setting a financial aid appointment and advise them to complete the FAFSA accurately. Contact students prior to financial aid appt to ensure they have what they need to assist during the appointment.

Meet with potential students for a financial aid appointment to determine the student’s intention on how to pay for school. Check NSLDS and discuss with student their options. Present student with award letter and if agreeable, have student sign award letter, FA docs and have them complete MPN and EC.

Communicate with Admissions status of student visit after appointment is conducted and update student information system as applicable.

Set any follow up financial aid appointment for any additional documentation that may be required if necessary or have student submit via email within 2-3 days.

Submit all documents required to third-party system for review (Campus Ivy). Once verification is cleared, review file and award letter to ensure no changes need to be made. Notify student of any changes to their original award letter

At the start of a new class, enter all tuition and fees charges in student information system. Set-up award logs for funding for each student

Submit rosters to collections for any gap student payments,

Review monthly AR report to identify any gaps or students that need to be updated for completeness

General

· Due to our commitment to the environment, a strong alignment to the Merryfield Academy's mission is essential.

· Adhere to company policies and procedures.

· Participate in team meetings.

Minimum Requirements

· Associate or Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.

· Previous financial aid processing experience.

· Detail oriented.

· Excellent organization skills.

· Strong computer skills especially in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off

Education

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience

• Financial Aid: 3 years (Required)

Language

• Spanish and English (Required)

Work Location: In person