Education Finance Specialist - Financial Aid

Southern Careers Institute; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Family-Based Environment

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

HSA & FSA

Life & Accident Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute is seeking an Education Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer to help students and families navigate federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. You will advise on eligibility, assist with applications, and manage packaging policies and budgeting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with strong Excel/Outlook skills. You’ll work in a collaborative campus environment across Texas and online offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2) One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, procedures, programs, costs, and budgeting.
• Determine aid amounts based on funds, demand, and student needs.
• Review FAFSA and complete needs analysis/budget worksheets.
• Ensure 100% student satisfaction with timely service during appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

1-2 years related experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

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.

Education 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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