Bluffton University · 14 hours ago
Financial Aid Officer/Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Bluffton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expBluffton University is seeking a Financial Aid Officer/Assistant Director of Financial Aid to assist in administering all aspects of student financial aid. The role involves packaging awards, counseling students, and ensuring compliance with financial aid regulations and policies.
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Responsibilities
Package and update awards for all continuing, traditional students after spring registration and any other new/prospective student as necessary
Operate FAFSA/ISIR uploads to PowerFAIDS and initial processing of ISIRs for packaging
Counsel students and families concerning financial aid processes and scholarship information
Packaging and updating financial aid for masters students
Administer Endowed scholarships
Administer OFIC scholarships
Conduct all verifications of federally selected FAFSA filers and maintain tracking and corrections for these records. Ensure compliance with federal and institutional verification policies. Resolve all issues of conflicting information. Complete Verification of non-federally selected FAFSA filers for all those who file for special circumstances
Counsel students and families concerning financial aid and the financial aid process
Assist with or conduct financial aid presentations/workshops
Plan, develop, implement and maintain the writing of the financial aid policies and procedures manual following the outline from NASFAA
Oversee record retention rules and procedures for federal compliance
Monthly reconciliation of Federal grant/loan programs (Direct loans, Pell, TEACH)
Serve as backup for certification and processing of Private Education Loans
Serve as backup for certification and processing of Federal Direct Student and Parent Loans
Disbursing aid to student accounts/reconciling financial aid and student accounts
Financial aid revisions/calculations of withdrawn students (institutional and Federal requirements)
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) monitoring and communicating with students
State Grant reporting and reconciliation (OCOG, War Orphans, National Guard, Choose Ohio First, etc.)
Assist with institutional research, surveys, and audit requests as needed or assigned
Oversee special projects as assigned
Represent Bluffton University at professional meetings
Serve as acting Director of Financial Aid in the absence of the Director
Perform any other task as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
2-3 years' experience in financial aid or related field
Knowledge of computer systems: MS Word and Excel, PC network environment, data base systems/CRMs, integrated software applications
Knowledge of federal, state, institutional financial aid programs, their regulations, policies and procedures
Willingness to attend special training
Ability to work effectively and positively with students and families on sensitive financial concerns
Ability to demonstrate commitment to exceptional customer service
Demonstrable skills in administration, management and information technology
Must maintain the privacy of sensitive or confidential information at all times
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Quick learner and able to work under tight time constraints
Must possess a valid driver's license and drive an automobile
Company
Bluffton University
Bluffton University is an educational institute that offers all kinds of graduate programs to students.
201-500 employees
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