Financial Aid Administrative Assistant

Description

Position Title: Financial Aid Administrative Assistant

Position Status : Non-exempt (12 month full-time position)

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am-4pm, some evenings, holidays, and Saturday hours are required

Reports To : Financial Aid Manager

Location : Orchard Park, NY

The Financial Aid Assistant will support and assist Financial Aid Advisors and Managers with a variety of tasks including awarding, disbursing, and returning Federal Title IV funding and other types of aid. This position is best suited for an individual who prefers a fast-paced environment, adapts to change, is highly organized, enjoys developing new skills and engaging with coworkers. The FA Assistant role will require a high level of customer service skills and ability to work well in a team environment. It requires high attention to detail to ensure compliance with state and federal financial aid regulations and laws.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Run ISIR and suspense reports daily. Review and prepare verification ISIR reports. Edit all reporting and disseminate through all Online FA verticals.

• Review discontinuance forms from Student Services for accuracy prior to R2T4 reviews. Exit Counseling and notification letters for drops, grads and between term withdraws.

• Review and complete request forms submitted by students that require disclosure of aid received.

• Adhere to all Federal and State Financial Aid Guidelines. Report to Financial Aid Manager any activity or incident which may not follow all state and federal regulations and/or College guidelines. Maintains confidential information per FERPA Regulation.

• Monitor & assist with FA mail shared inbox.

*Completes any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Associates Degree required, and must not be in default of a federal student loan.

• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to move through multiple internet browser tabs quickly and efficiently.

• Ability to work some overtime.

Background Check or Licensing Requirements :

This position requires a background check.

SALARY:

$38,000 - $40,500 per year ($18.27 - 19.47 per hour)

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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