Western Technical College - Company · 2 days ago
Financial Aid Resource & Planning Services Specialist
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$21/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expWestern Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace. The Financial Aid Resource and Planning Specialist oversees the Federal Work Study program, provides technical assistance with FAFSA record verification, and offers customer service regarding financial aid to students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required
Perform office functions which may include, but are not limited to: respond to internal/external customers and staff; create, modify, proofread and edit documents, records, and reports using College standard software; maintain hard copy and/or electronic filing system; monitor inventory and budget information; schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for meetings and/or appointments
Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department
Student Success is the cornerstone of Western’s culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success
Advise students and parents on the financial aid process, including FAFSA application assistance, application status, awards, and refunds
Oversee the Financial Aid Resources and Planning Services Facebook page, and website
Serve as a backup for all frontline work, including providing front counter customer service when needed
Administer and coordinate the Federal Work Study program including coordination with off-campus agencies
Supervise, train and assign duties to the Financial Aid Resources and Planning Services work study students
Receive student financial aid documents, review for accuracy and completeness, and post to database
Responsible for all aspects of processing, updating credits, communications, and reporting for consortium agreements
Evaluate and verify financial applications to determine accuracy
Monitoring and purchasing office supplies, membership fees, and promotional material for the office
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in related field OR
Education combined with appropriate occupational experience in related field totaling 2yrs. OR
Occupational experience in related field totaling 2 yrs
Preferred
Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management
Financial Aid experience
2 years' experience in related field
Benefits
Health
HRA
Dental
Life
Retirement - Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Voluntary vision
Supplemental Allstate insurance (accident, critical illness and cancer)
Pet insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
Flexible spending account for health & dependent care
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Incentive
Education Reimbursement
Tax-sheltered retirement annuity programs - 457 & 403(b)
Bereavement
Casual Illness
Personal
Vacation
Holidays
Summer Fridays
Shut Down
Parental paid leave
Military paid leave
Volunteer leave
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Company
Western Technical College - Company
The essential experience is what you get at Western Technical College in Wisconsin. You don’t just sit at a desk and learn.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2024-04-10Grant
Leadership Team
Isaac Mezera
K-12 Partnerships Manager
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