Ave Maria University · 3 months ago
Financial Aid Specialist
AVE MARIA, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAve Maria University is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to guide students through the financial aid application process. The role involves determining financial need and eligibility for awards and loans while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing institutional scholarships.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Process all verifications, change in circumstances and professional judgment decisions for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Collect documentation to correct student’s data entered on the FAFSA and resolve issues relating to demographic, tax and c-code information
Award funds as appropriate with the Enrollment department. Assist with the management of institutional scholarships
Responsible for troubleshooting loan and award errors and edits to resolve these issues
Process VA benefits, certify student enrollment to the VA, monitor and reconcile payments that come in. Maintain complete and accurate records on student files
Assist with internal audits of records to ensure completeness and accuracy of records and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements in preparation for annual audits by third-party auditors
Counsel current and prospective students and parents as to availability of various forms of aid
Represent the Financial Aid Office on various institutional and professional organizations and committees. Establish and maintain internal business contact with other academic and administrative departments; work cohesively with the Enrollment department to ensure clarity and accuracy of available awards
Assist the Director of Financial Aid in the development and administration of comprehensive financial aid programs. Assist in annual audits and program reviews by anticipating, identifying and minimizing risk factors in the administration of financial aid. Assist with developing and implementing policy and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Strong knowledge base of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations, loan processing and verification
Experienced in financial aid software: Power FAIDS, Ed Connect, COD, and FAFSA
Experienced in Windows and Windows-based software applications
Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
The ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 20 pounds
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, type and perform data entry
Visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information
Ability to hear in order to answer telephones and to communicate verbally
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Preferred
A minimum of 5 years experience in Financial Aid with accounting, tax preparation and technical skills
Company
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria University is a school in Immokalee.
201-500 employees
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Paul Husak
Chief Operating Officer
Christian Nielsen
Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships
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