University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Coordinator - Student Affairs (COM-T)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $59K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator for the College of Medicine - Tucson's Office of Student Affairs. This role involves providing specialized financial aid counseling, managing scholarship and grant programs, and ensuring compliance with federal and institutional policies for students in various medical programs.
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Responsibilities
Assist students with the financial aid application process, including the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required forms for Title IV, Title VII, and institutional aid
Verify and review submitted financial aid documents and resolve discrepancies by using Professional Judgment (PJ)
Create financial aid award packages based on students' eligibility, ensuring that they understand the details and terms of their aid offers
Ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial aid awards
Manages daily and weekly counselor assignments to clear overawards, lifetime loan max reviews, verifications, prorations, disbursements holds and any others required
Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and policies
Maintain compliance with relevant laws, such as the Higher Education Act, and ensure proper documentation and reporting
Assist the Director of Financial Aid with audits and reviews related to financial aid programs
Serve as the primary point of contact and provide excellent customer service to students and their families, addressing their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner
Provide personalized debt management financial counseling to medical students, addressing questions related to loans, scholarships, grants, and other sources of financial aid
Assist students in creating budgets and financial plans to manage their educational expenses effectively and offer guidance on loan repayment options and financial literacy
Provide ongoing support throughout a student's academic journey by helping them navigate financial aid renewal and ensuring they remain in compliance with eligibility requirements
Oversee workshops and seminars to educate medical students on financial aid options and responsibilities
Collect data on the financial wellness needs and challenges of students and compile reports to evaluate program effectiveness
Collaborate with other campus departments, such as Student Affairs or ODEI, to provide comprehensive support and resources to students
Collaborate and/or refer students to external financial professionals when needed
Manage all institutional and external scholarship opportunities, focusing on recruitment and specialty scholarship application cycles (i.e., Recruitment and Primary Care Physicians Scholarship)
Manage the scholarship application process, including promotion, application collection, and review
Collaborate with scholarship committees, donors and Development Office to ensure a accurate and efficient scholarship award process
Maintain records of scholarship recipients, match donor funds to student interests, enter awards and track disbursement
Submit bi-annual fund transfers and monitor account balances to re-offer funds as needed throughout the award year
Send scholarship award letters and contact students regarding requested donor stewardship opportunities
Identify external scholarship opportunities and counsel students regarding the scholarship application process
Ensure the funding of HRSA programs along with other military Health Professions Programs through applicable invoicing and payment requests
Develop project plans and timelines for specific Pathway & Dual-Degrees programs
Collaborate with the Director on strategic planning and policy development
Analyze student financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the financial aid process
Generate reports and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of financial aid programs
Schedules appointments for Director of Financial Aid to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner
Orders required office supplies, publications, and resources to ensure all financial aid materials are updated
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Proficient in financial aid processing
Skilled in navigating National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and Financial Aid Administrators to Central Processing System (FAA Access to CPS) Online
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and various online tools
Knowledgeable in handling confidential and sensitive information
Committed to providing high-quality customer service to students with responsiveness
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
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2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
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