Behavioral Science Department at Daemen University ยท 2 months ago
Financial Aid Specialist
Amherst,NY,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDaemen University is a dynamic, independent liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student-centered learning. The Financial Aid Specialist will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid office, ensuring effective delivery of financial aid services to students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Prepare financial aid files for all students
Review packaging summary reports to identify first-year and transfer students in need of packaging
Assist with all aspects of federal work study: monitor federal work study earnings; post final federal work study earnings in Colleague at year-end; provide financial aid work study eligibility status information to HR Student Employment Coordinator as needed
Front-facing position: greet office visitors, answer phones, respond to emails
Open, sort and file mail
File financial aid folders in appropriate file cabinet
Check all outgoing aid packages/letters for accuracy
Track and order office supplies and print materials as necessary
Create file folders for new incoming students
Assists with supervision of student work study in Financial Aid office
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Previous customer service experience preferred
Previous banking or financial aid experience preferred
Benefits
Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.
Company
Behavioral Science Department at Daemen University
We promote individual and societal well-being through culturally responsive education, research, and collaboration in the classroom and community.
Founded in 2016Buffalo, New York, US
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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