Northwest Mississippi Community College · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Specialist
4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS, 38668, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwest Mississippi Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to support students by reviewing financial aid eligibility and providing accurate information and services. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining student files, and delivering exceptional service to students and families.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides information to students regarding financial aid programs, application procedures, award packaging, and financial aid academic progress
Reviews applications and other documents for student financial aid eligibility per the Department of Education eligibility requirements
Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and verifies financial aid data and documents submitted by students
Certifies student enrollment, ensuring adherence to academic progress policies and eligibility requirements; initiates appropriate adjustments to individual student financial aid
Assists students, prospective students, and others regarding eligibility requirements of financial aid
Prepares and reconciles various reports, business correspondence, records, and/or other related documents
Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging trends, and new legislation relating to the financial aid functional area
Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies, and guidelines
Uses interpersonal skills and sound judgment to determine how duties and responsibilities are completed among coworkers, supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and customers
Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and the community
Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with some college coursework required
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Well organized with strong attention to detail
Experience in financial aid, student counseling, or a directly related area
Must have experience in computer data entry, the ability to operate standard office equipment, and experience working with the public
Strong understanding of financial aid programs, processes, and compliance requirements
Ability to analyze data and make sound, informed decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Internet use
Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public
Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team
Preferred
Associate's Degree preferred
Experience in Title IV administration
Experience working in higher education or student services
Knowledge of financial aid software systems and database management
Company
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a school in Senatobia.
Founded in 1927
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-09-13
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