Financial Aid Officer

Stanbridge University is seeking a well-rounded Financial Aid Officer candidate to join our Financial Aid team.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter who is people-oriented and gets along well within a team.
*Essential Functions:* * Adhere to the highest standards of compliance in performing all aspects of financial aid.
* Adhere to the highest standards of customer service when dealing with students.
* Responsible for turnkey student packaging all Title IV eligible programs.
* Responsible for packaging all Campus Based Programs (Federal Work Study Program) * Work cohesively with Admissions Representatives in order to facilitate outstanding service to prospective students and their parents.
* Able to develop award letters in concert with Institute procedures and knowledge of Federal regulations.
* Assist students/parents with the completion of the FAFSA and review the resulting ISIR.
* Assign the appropriate budget to a student and package the student as well as ensure that aid is paid to students' accounts in a timely manner.
* Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork, certify loan applications, and complete Verification and C Code Requirements.
* Assist with entrance, exit, and financial literacy counseling as needed * Direct Loan certification.
* Assist students with institutional payment plans.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Qualifications:* * A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in Title IV Financial Aid.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel and Word.
* Excellent written and verbal English skills * $20-$23/hr (Salary is based on experience and education.
) *Conditions of Employment:* * The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
*Work Environment:* * Standard office setting.
* Typically, duties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
* An incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding timelines.
*Physical Demands:* * The incumbent regularly sits for long periods, walks short distances on a regular basis * Uses hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reaches with hands and arms; speaks clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; sees to read fine print and operate computer; hears and understands voices over telephone and in person; and lifts, carries, and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
*We Offer:* * Professional opportunities in a growing organization.
* An organization that values and appreciates its employees.
* A highly competitive pay and benefits package * A strong community service culture.
*Stanbridge University is an equal opportunity employer with values and appreciation for its employees.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $23.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person