Heritage University · 20 hours ago
Financial Aid Program Coordinator
Toppenish, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expHeritage University is committed to providing quality education and support services, and they are seeking a Financial Aid Program Coordinator. This role is responsible for overseeing financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing assistance to students and families regarding financial aid processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Represents Heritage University in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and other customers of our services, learns, and uses operating practices of the department and Heritage University
Upholds the Heritage University Mission Statement
Handles confidential information with tact, discretion, and in compliance with FERPA regulations
Responsible for institutional operation of assigned programs; determines eligibility and makes awards; monitors eligibility and makes adjustments/cancellations as needed; exports and imports information electronically; sends payment requests or checks to Business Office; reconciles assigned programs between financial aid system (PowerFAIDS), outside agencies, and Business Office records each semester
Works with other offices on campus and regional sites to coordinate and conduct group and individual financial aid presentations, including some evenings; responsible for financial aid presentations to visiting Gear Up groups and during new student orientation
Providing student assistance at the front desk of the Financial Aid Department
Assists with awarding and disbursing all types of aid, monitoring enrollment and eligibility of students, and all aspects of reconciliation process for all financial aid programs, including institutional, state, and federal
Trains and supervises work-study assistant(s) to facilitate timely processing of documents, reports, and reconciliations as needed
Assists outside agencies, such as State and Tribal, and other educational institutions; corresponds with these agencies/ institutions and requests documents as needed; submits necessary verification reports to these constituents in a timely manner
Represents the university and keeps current regulations, processes, and policies by attending assigned meetings and/or training activities as time/funding permits
Assist parents/students with completion of financial aid application (FAFSA), both the paper version and Web version
Assists with telephone, mail, E-mail, and in-person inquiries from students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public regarding financial aid
Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field, and two years' experience (Financial Aid preferred) in an environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent communication, organizational, math, and problem-solving skills
Requires excellent computer skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and similar programs
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines
Ability to supervise student staff and to commit to a team-building approach, and maintaining an effective working relationship with students, staff, faculty, and the public
Demonstrates confidentiality in working with client records
Ability to work effectively with ethnic, cultural, and a diverse student population
Ability to multitask as well as produce work independently, prioritizing work, meetings, etc
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and objectives
Benefits
Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision
No-cost life insurance.
Paid Time Off
21 Paid Holidays
Matching 403(k) Contribution after a year of service.
Tuition Waiver Program - 6-month waiting period
Additional plans are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC and additional life & ADD insurance.
Many other employee engagement programs.
Company
Heritage University
Heritage University is a school in Toppenish.
201-500 employees
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Jim Bush, MS-HR Mgmt.
Recently retired from Heritage University as Vice President for Technology & Chief Operating Officer
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