Financial Aid Officer

Job Summary

Reviewing student financial aid eligibility documentation, the full-time Financial Aid Officer will prepare accurate financial aid award packages for prospective and current students while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Implement financial aid policies and review applications to determine eligibility for financial aid awards
• Prepare financial aid award packages and maintain accurate documentation and tracking of financial awarding
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic planning activities while supporting the organization's mission and values

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial aid, finance counseling, or loan processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of financial software, CampusNexus, preferred
• Strong aptitude for math and general knowledge of the higher education industry preferred