Financial Aid Specialist

Job Details

Department:  Administrative Support
Job Type:  Staff
Status:  Non-Exempt
Deadline:  Until Filled

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Reports to:  Director of Financial Aid

Job Purpose:

The Financial Aid Specialist provides support for the Financial Aid Office. The Specialist primarily assists with financial aid processing and counseling, and provides administrative support for the Financial Aid Office as needed.  An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.

Essential Functions:

• Scheduling office work-study program
• Provide financial aid counseling
• Process and update verifications and correct discrepancies
• Print financial aid offers
• Work with EDExpress including software updates and processing corrections and changes
• Perform Pell Reconciliation
• Process documents for institutional loans
• Process data from EdConnect to the appropriate system
• Oversee file maintenance retention
• Assist Financial Aid Assistant as needed
• Regular and punctual attendance at work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time on-site position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel:  No travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent required.  Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• 2-3 years of clerical experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to work in a multi-tasking environment with little supervision.
• Independent judgment and administrative assistance experience necessary.
• Effective communication skills.

• A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.