OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center · 1 month ago
Lead Financial Aid Specialist
Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expOU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a Lead Financial Aid Specialist to play a crucial role in processing student financial aid while ensuring compliance with regulations and institutional policies. The role involves reviewing applications, assessing income documentation, and providing advisement to students regarding their financial aid options.
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Responsibilities
Review and verify student financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with regulations
Independently assess income documentation to ensure its alignment with federal guidelines and institutional policies
Exercise independent judgment to assess unique student circumstances and make discretionary adjustments to aid packages
Evaluate a student's appeal for additional aid due to sudden medical expenses and independently decide on modifying the award based on the situation
Exercise independent judgment to address loan-related inquiries, concerns, and discrepancies from students, parents, and external entities
Independently resolve a discrepancy in financial aid disbursement amounts by researching the issue and communicating with relevant parties to rectify the situation
Provide personalized and comprehensive advisement to students regarding their financial aid options, to make informed decisions about their educational expenses
Providing detailed information to a student about the costs of their program and what aid options may be available to them
Also provide steps needed to secure the aid options available to them
Independently monitor and ensure compliance with Federal, State and Institution regulations, generating reports as needed
Independently conduct an audit of loan files to verify adherence to loan program regulations and generate a compliance report for internal assessment
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the overall successful operation of the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
48 months of financial aid, general office, clerical, or related experience
Will accept 48 months of relevant work experience in lieu of the bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months of experience
Financial Aid programs
Regulations and policies
Student aid types and qualifications
Budgeting and financial literacy
Data management
Counseling and technology
Communication
Empathy and patience
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Customer service
Time management
Attention to detail and adaptability
Independent decision making
Conflict resolution
Cultural sensitivity
Team collaboration
Education advocacy and continuous learning
Must be able to work in sitting position for extended periods
Ability to engage in repetitive motion
Office Work Environment
Travel across campuses to attend meetings
Student interaction is common with this position
Company
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic cancer center, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma is a nationally noted leader in research and patient care.
Founded in 2011Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2023-02-07Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Shawn Long
CTO Manager, Tissue Lab at Stephenson Cancer Center
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