Financial Aid Coordinator

Position Title:                         Financial Aid Coordinator

Department:                            Financial Aid

Reports To:                             Director of Financial Aid

Full-time or Part-time:             Full-time

Monthly Status:                      12-Month

Benefits Eligibility Status:      Yes

Job Summary:

This is a regular full-time position that will assist the Financial Aid Director with various administrative functions dealing with federal/state financial aid, scholarships, student files, federal/state compliance policy (mandated), office management and organization.

The Financial Aid Assistant will counsel and assist students along with parents through the financial aid/scholarship application procedures and provide important information with advice to ensure continued funding. This position will counsel and advise students either at risk or who have been placed on discontinued funding. The Financial Aid Office Assistant will be trained to utilize the Banner and PowerFAIDS software, an elaborate application designed for college and universities for performance of job duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in creating and maintaining all student files.
• Monitors all files consistently to ensure required and updated documentation.
• Notifies and requests required documentation from students for file completion and

eligibility determination.

• Assists in distributing information on financial aid, scholarships, and the Federal Work-Study programs.
• Identifies and refers students to appropriate student services programs who may be able to assist students with counseling, retention, or other identified needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interprets and explains state and federal regulations to parents and students.
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of student records and information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of work experience in an office environment.