South College · 23 hours ago
Financial Aid Officer
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouth College is one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning, and they are seeking a Financial Aid Officer to oversee financial aid processes and services. The successful candidate will work with students and parents to assist with federal aid applications and manage financial aid documentation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Meet and counsel with students and parents regarding the process of applying for and receiving federal aid
Assist students and parents with the completion of forms and documents required to secure financial aid
Collect all documentation required from students and/or parents
Provide notification of any missing documentation to appropriate student and/or parents
Complete verification of the information provided by the students and/or parents when required
Accurately input date administrative software and determine eligibility for financial aid for applicants and current students
Make the appropriate awards and provide notification to the students and/or parents
Accurately set up awards in the administrative software
Prepare and maintain financial aid files for each student receiving financial assistance
Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans from the federal, state, and private sources
Import and export records required for payment of all financial aid awards
Review, approve, and provide business office with roster for delivery of aid
Ensure that loan entrance and exit interviews are completed as required
Direct the activities for orientation for new students
Direct activities of students employed in the financial aid office in the Federal Work Study program
Reconcile Federal Direct Loan program monthly
Work with the Registrar to process Student Status Confirmation Reports
Direct the daily activities of the financial aid staff
Assist staff with weekly review of requests for professional judgment
Work with the business office to manage student accounts receivables
Schedule stipends (excess financial aid) to be issued by the business office
Certify enrollment and status changes with the Veterans’ Administration
Attend various local, state, and national workshops, seminars, and conferences as approved and directed by the Senior Director of Financial Aid
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Financial Aid
Adhere to all college policies as described in the job description, employee/faculty handbook, or other separate guidelines and memos
Qualification
Required
Earned a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Three to Four years of professional experience in banking or related field
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Able to work independently to meet deadlines
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
Front Loaded PTO
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) – with Employer Contribution
Company
South College
A Private College with 100+ Programs & Concentrations featuring modern labs and classrooms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Carr
Chief Financial Officer
Ted Richardson
Chief Academic Officer
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