Financial Aid Officer

Job description

Financial Aid Officer VSC UP PAT Bargaining Unit: Non-Exempt Grade 11: BASIC FUNCTION: Inform and counsel prospective and enrolled students regarding financial aid options and requirements, manage on or more financial aid programs and administer the distribution of financial aid funds within established guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist in planning, development and administration of financial aid programs following university, state and federal guidelines, policies and regulations. - Manage and oversee all aspects of one or more federal financial aid programs. Establish guidelines and procedures for the department to follow that ensure legal compliance. Maintain internal deadlines for processing. - Inform and counsel students and parents to assess their financial needs and provide them with a wide range of information, advice and assistance regarding financial aid options, application procedures, planning and regulations to ensure student success. Assist in problems with the application process. - Update and maintain student financial aid records. Prepare and send a wide range of communications to respond to questions, provide award information or to deal...