Florida International University · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Officer III
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $62K/yr
4+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with a focus on student success and community engagement. The Financial Aid Officer III administers financial aid programs, provides guidance to students and parents, and ensures compliance with regulations while delivering excellent customer service.
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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, QAP, R2T4, Dependency Overrides, Concurrent Enrollments, Consortiums, State Programs: FSAG, Bright Futures, State Scholarships. Institutional Programs: NSE, Institutional Grants, Institutional Scholarships, 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
Assists with recruitment. Facilitates university's orientation and high school outreach to present financial aid information to prospective students and parents
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of financial aid or related experience or a Master's degree and two (2) years 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
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to travel locally and nationally
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Preferred
Proficiency in financial aid software and database systems
Previous supervisory experience
Experience presenting to small and/or large groups
Experience partnering with others in the University community
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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