Education Finance Specialist - Financial Aid

Ono Hawaiian BBQ; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

Health Savings & Flexible Spending (H,

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

SCI is seeking an Education Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer in Texas to guide students and families through federal, state, and institutional aid programs. You will counsel on eligibility, costs, and budgeting while upholding privacy laws in a supportive, campus-centered environment.

Responsibilities include advising on aid procedures, determining aid amounts, and reviewing FAFSA data. You will interview students, maintain accurate records, and strive for exceptional service in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years related experience, or equivalent.
• Strong mathematical calculations and data reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students about financial aid eligibility, procedures and programs.
• Determine aid amounts based on funds, demand and student needs.
• review FAFSA and assist with needs analysis/budget worksheet.
• Interview students to obtain data for eligibility decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records per FERPA standards.
• Ensure 100% student satisfaction and timely service.

Skills

Math aptitude

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer service

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years related experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

We call it being a life changer, but you’ll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You’ll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.

As theEducation Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer, you will work within federal, state and institutional policies and regulations, to provide financial aid information and counseling services to students and families.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, packaging policies, costs, billing process, indebtedness, money management and financial planning.
• Determine the amount of aid, considering such factors as funds available, extent of demand, and needs of students.
• Compare data on students' applications, such as proposed budget, family income, or transcript of grades, with eligibility requirements of assistance program.
• Interview students to obtain information needed to determine eligibility for aid.
• Review FAFSA process with student – maintain copies of applicable federal tax returns required to complete this process; enter FAFSA data to complete needs analysis/budget worksheet.
• Ensure 100% student satisfaction; provide timely service during student appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Why become an Education Finance Specialist?

• Challenge and expand your knowledge.
• Develop your skills in an entrepreneurial environment where you have influence.
• Work alongside an exceptional leadership team, passionate about educating future developers.
• Achieve challenging goals in an environment that provides tangible rewards.

Are you a good fit for SCI?

• You are passionate about education and commit to a “students first” philosophy.
• You embrace change and you are always excited to learn something new.
• You believe that goals are set to be exceeded.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: You have a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: You can make mathematical calculations and reconcile records as required. You have excellent analytical, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Technical: You have a working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer