Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Student Financial Aid Specialist 2
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.26/hr - $21.26/hr
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with The Ohio State University, and they are seeking a Student Financial Aid Specialist 2 to provide counseling and administrative assistance in the Verification/Certification/Awarding areas within Student Financial Aid. The role involves reviewing and processing student financial information, verifying eligibility for aid, and maintaining compliance with regulations, while also assisting with policy development and problem resolution.
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Responsibilities
Provides counseling and administrative assistance in the Verification/Certification/Awarding (VCA) areas in Student Financial Aid (SFA) for undergraduates, graduate and professional students within the Office of Strategic Enrollment Management (OSEM)
Reviews and processes student financial information related to verification and awarding of financial aid in a timely and accurate manner ensuring full compliance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations at the federal, state and institutional levels
Verifies eligibility of aid and awards and revises financial aid packages
Performs professional judgment and approves or denies appeals
Provides information and administrative support to staff in SFA, Colleges/Departments and at regional campuses
Assists with the development of policies and procedures
Maintains statistics
Researches and resolves problems
Serves on committees
Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Performs duties with a high level of attention to detail to minimize errors and consistently complete work according to departmental procedures and standards
Effectively prioritizes and manages a wide range of activities in daily work
Applies problem solving and critical thinking skills to address problems and utilizes creativity and available resources to find solutions
Analyzes problems appropriately and applies an understanding of potential short and long term effects
Makes a positive contribution to the departmental, regional, and organizational culture
Models OSEM shared values
Is a collaborative teammate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required
2 years of relevant experience required
Preferred
At least 2-4 years of work experience in a financial aid office in higher education
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and, in a team-oriented environment
Possess strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Ability to learn and navigate multiple databases required for processing financial aid
Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, and track financial data
Willingness to take on responsibilities as needed
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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