Financial Aid Officer

Financial Aid Officer

Location: El Cajon Campus

Department: Financial Aid

Job Classification: Full Time (On-Site Position) hourly/non-exempt

Position Description

The Financial Aid Officer is responsible for providing excellent customer service to prospective and active students. The officer will evaluate and determine student eligibility for federal and state aid programs, and award Title IV assuring compliance with federal, state and institution requirements. Regular and reliable attendance required. On site position.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to the highest standards of compliance in performing all aspects of financial aid.
• Explains the financial aid process and walks students through the packaging process.
• Complete verification process if student is selected by the DOE.
• Resolves conflicting data to ensure proper packaging.
• Exercise professional judgment to authorize changes in the financial aid EFC.
• Scheduling and timely processing of year 2 financial aid packaging.
• Assist borrowers with entrance counseling and exit counseling.
• Assist student with retail installment contract (RIC) options
• Collects student monthly payments and registration payments
• Participate in assigned training and meetings
• Provide training to new Financial Aid Staff on site and/or other Summit Campuses, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Required: Minimum of High School Diploma
• Required: Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Financial Aid
• Required: Must qualify to work in the NSDLS database and maintain eligibility
• NASFAA Certifications a plus
• Knowledge of financial aid programs, need analysis, policies and procedures and automated student information systems.
• Experience with proprietary institutions preferred.
• Must possess strong customer service skills and be detailed oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Financial Aid: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

• El Cajon, CA 92020 (Required)