Rasmussen University
A university accredited by the HLC dedicated to changing the lives and communities we serve through education.
Financial Aid Officer
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Associate Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Implement financial aid policies as directed, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, audit requirements and the organization’s policies.
• Review financial aid applications and eligibility documentation submitted by the student to determine eligibility for financial aid awards.
• Provide information through the student information system, to admissions and advising team members, in an effort to obtain missing documentation needed from the student to complete the financial aid application.
• Maintain minimum weekly award package completion rates as defined by Student Financial Aid leadership.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of the organization’s products and services.
• Remain current in the financial aid field through professional development, such as workshops, conferences, state and regional associations and course work.
• Ensure accurate and effective representation of the organization and follow-through with prospective students, enrolled students, business community and high school officials.
• Prepare financial aid award packages based on documentation submitted.
• Follow processes and procedures that streamline the awarding and delivery of the aid programs.
• Review and certify private loan applications on a weekly basis.
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of one to three years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably within a financial aid, finance counseling or loan processing environment.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands with minimal supervision; maintain records and files with precision and accuracy.
- High level of professionalism and telephone etiquette.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- High aptitude for math.
- General knowledge of the higher education industry preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of financial software, CampusNexus, preferred.
- Strong command of the English language, in both oral and written form.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
