Financial Aid Officer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Financial Aid Officer BenefitsFront Loaded PTOTuition AssistanceMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) – with Employer ContributionSouth College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. Over 20,000 Students10 CampusesCompetency Based EducationOnline Financial Aid Officer Description The South College Indianapolis Campus invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Officer onsite in Indianapolis, IN. The Financial Aid Officer position is a full-time staff member who assists in the student financial aid processes and services. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills. ResponsibilitiesMeet and counsel with students and parents regarding the process of applying for and receiving federal aid. Assist students and parents with the completion of forms and documents required to secure financial aid.Collect all documentation required from students and/or parents. Provide notification of any missing documentation to appropriate student and/or parents.Complete verification of the information provided by the students and/or parents when required.Make the appropriate awards and provide notification to the students and/or parents.Accurately set up awards in the administrative software.Prepare and maintain financial aid files for each student receiving financial assistance.Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans from the federal, state, and private sources.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.Requirements: EducationRequired: Appropriate educational experiencePreferred: Bachelor’s DegreeExperienceExperience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management preferredExperience with financial aid software and systems preferredGeneral knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications. Notice of AI Use in Job Application ReviewAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.