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Florida International University · 4 weeks ago

Financial Aid Officer II

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $50K/yr

2+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with a focus on student success and community engagement. The Financial Aid Officer II administers financial aid programs, assists students with inquiries about financial aid, and ensures compliance with various regulations while providing timely customer service.

Financial ServicesIncubatorsManagement Consulting

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Administers and serves as functional lead for administering one or more of the listed Financial Aid programs as needed on a cyclical basis and as directed by supervisor(s). Federal Programs: Pell, SEOG, FWS, Loans, Verification, R2T4, Dependency Overrides, Concurrent Enrollments, Consortiums, Cash Management, Waivers. State Programs: FSAG, Bright Futures, State Scholarships. Institutional Programs: National Student Exchange, Institutional Grants, Institutional Scholarships, Athletic Aid, Contracts and Grants, private loans, private scholarships, private programs

Acts as a change agent in all matters regarding the improvement and efficiency of projects. Researches and analyzes complex problems and recommends and implements appropriate solutions

Assures staff is trained to support the administration of aforementioned programs and compliance requirements

Provides counseling and advise prospective students, parents and continuing students regarding financial aid procedures and regulations

Analyzes applicants and their family's personal circumstances to establish their ability to contribute toward the cost of education. Counsels current and prospective students on application procedures, eligibility criteria, program requirements, and other financial aid concerns

Delivers timely customer service to constituents and support units. Provides customer service support via telephone, email, in-person, and via live chat to execute efficient, expedient, and quality solutions

Represents the financial aid office at orientation, high school outreach, workshops, and financial aid information sessions and recruitment events

Performs other related duties are required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Qualification

Financial Aid ProgramsCustomer ServiceCounseling SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Training

Required

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of financial aid or related experience or a Master's degree and one (1) year of financial aid or related experience

Must be able to obtain clearance for National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) access within 60 days of employment

Must adhere to federal, state, institutional, and NCAA rules and regulations

Company

Florida International University

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FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online.

Founded in 2016

Miami, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://startup.fiu.edu/

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