FINANCIAL AID OFFICER

at  Aviation Institute of Maintenance

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED, or equitable on-the-job experience
• College level coursework in accounting, finance, or related field required

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Proprietary school financial aid experience highly desirable
• Must have excellent computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are required
• Must have an outgoing personality with excellent people skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with a college student population
• Cannot be in default on Federal Student loans

POSITION PURPOSE

• This position is responsible for processing financial aid documentation for students.

JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing documentation to ensure that each student has funds to pay for tuition, including VA Education Benefits, Military Tuition Assistance (TA), scholarships, etc.
• Monitors submission of FAFSA’s and receipt of ISIRs
• Completes verification in a timely manner for all files selected for verification
• Monitors submission of student MPNs via COD
• Performs group or individual entrance and exit loan counseling
• Maintains and is familiar with current FA regulations to include current Federal Student Aid Handbook
• Regularly reviews incomplete files; ensures that funds are only disbursed when student is eligible
• Monitors student accounts to ensure full packaging
• Monitors expected and past due cash flow to ensure that funding is disbursed as appropriate and in a timely manner
• Meets with all incoming students to start aid process, explains types of aid, gives out and explains necessary forms and documentation
• Is available to all students for questions, problems, and follow-up on processing, and to refer students to the appropriate staff member for assistance with academic advising
• Any additional task or project assigned by the Campus Director of Compliance & Administration/Campus Assistant Director and/or Campus Executive Director.