Coordinator Student Financial Aid

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Rockford, IL is seeking a Coordinator of Student Financial Aid to manage federal, state and institutional aid, verify documentation, award funds, calculate Title IV refunds, and ensure compliance across audits for the College of Nursing.

The role also educates the team on student financial aid records, maintains integrity of information systems, and supports admissions and student accounts in accordance with evolving regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required and 5 years of direct financial aid experience are required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software and data management is expected.

Responsibilities

• Handle federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and data verification.
• Award federal/state/institutional funds and compute Title IV refunds per regulations.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with evolving regulations; educate staff on records management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $29.01 - $34.13/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Coordinator of Student Financial Aid handles federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs and services for the College of Nursing (including edit/verification of financial aid documentation, awarding federal, state, and institutional funds, calculating Title IV refunds as per federal regulations, certifying federal and private loans, and determining eligibility for further financial assistance). Coordinates College of Nursing Student Finance Office participation in institutional, state, and federal audits. Plans, develops, and implements policies and procedures to comply with evolving federal, state, and institutional regulations and assures compliance. Educates team in the management of student financial aid records. Ensures the integrity and activity relating to the administration state/federal information and payment programs

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates Degree

Experience: 5 years of direct financial aid experience

Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Other requirements/information: Working knowledge in the areas of admissions, registrar, and student recruitment Ability to read, understand and implement changing state and federal regulations pertinent to the field of student financial assistance and student accounts Information management personal computer and statistical skills.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.