Financial Aid Officer (Title IV Financial Aid Experience Required)

_*Financial Aid Officer*_ *Location: *_San Bernardino Main Campus – FA Office_ *Department: *_Financial Aid_ *Supervisor: *Regional Director of Financial Aid *Job Classification: *_Full Time - hourly/non-exempt_ Position Description: The Financial Aid Officer is responsible for providing excellent customer service to prospective and active students.
The officer will evaluate and determine student eligibility for federal and state aid programs, and award Title IV assuring compliance with federal, state and institution requirements _Essential Functions:_ * Adhere to the highest standards of compliance in performing all aspects of financial aid.
* Explains the financial aid process and walks students through the packaging process.
* Complete verification process if student is selected by the DOE.
* Resolves conflicting data to ensure proper packaging.
* Exercise professional judgment to authorize changes in the financial aid EFC.
* Scheduling and timely processing of year 2 financial aid packaging.
* Assist borrowers with entrance counseling and exit counseling.
* Assist student with retail installment contract (RIC) options * Other duties as assigned.
_Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:_ * A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Financial Aid * NASFAA Certifications a plus * Knowledge of financial aid programs, need analysis, policies and procedures and automated student information systems.
* Experience with proprietary institutions preferred.
* Must possess strong customer service skills and be detailed oriented.
Must be able to perform work with high levels of accuracy and have the ability to work in a fast‐paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Licensure Requirements: · None Future Training Requirements: · Continuous skills update via in-house manager, NASFAA webinars, and newsletters.
Summit College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit Us at www.
SummitCollege.
edu.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.
00 - $28.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person