Pima Medical Institute · 2 months ago
Financial Aid Officer
DENVER, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$22.88/hr - $27.46/hr
3+ years expPima Medical Institute is hiring a Financial Aid Officer who is passionate about helping students start their educational journey. The role involves interviewing prospective students to assess their financial aid eligibility, maintaining student files, and ensuring compliance with financial aid regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Interview prospective students to determine needs assessment and financial aid eligibility
Determine eligibility for financial assistance for second and third-year students
Assist students with financial aid questions
Maintain student files to ensure proper financial aid documentation
Assist students in completing financial aid forms as required
Counsel veteran students and ensure compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency guidelines
Coordinate and arrange for required student signatures
Contact former students with an outstanding balance to establish a private pay repayment plan
Coordinate and arrange for proof of eligible non-citizenship status, paid in full default/Pell overpayment documentation
Document data into a computer for institutional financials for eligible students
Set up a payment plan for students
Establish payment plans for private pay students for all programs
Track ISIRs for all current and future students
Complete verification on all selected ISIRs
Enter data into the computer for date of packaging, releasing of Pell/SEOG funds, and status information of loans and date loan applications to lenders
Ensure student files are complete to include proof of agency funding
Complete any agency needs analysis forms and submit them to the agency
Audit each future start packaged file to ensure all awards/financial aid forms are in the file and in proper audit form
Notify Admissions staff of no-shows for Financial Aid appointments
Reschedule appointments regarding future students
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Verbal and written communication skills
Customer-service focus and skill set
Three (3) years of financial aid experience, including knowledge of Title IV funding preferred
Computer skills
Must be able to maintain access to Department of Education (DOE) systems
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace, video-conferencing tools, and computer and internet applications
Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications
Preferred
Associate degree preferred, accredited by an institution accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Three (3) years of financial aid experience, including knowledge of Title IV funding
Benefits
Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA)
Dental & Vision
Short & Long-term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Program
Company
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute offers valuable employment opportunities along with professional training.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fred Freedman
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Erik Nystrom
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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