Financial Aid - Education Finance Specialist

Southern Careers Institute; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Medical & Dental

Vision Options

Health Savings Account

401K Plan

Disability Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute in Texas is seeking an Education Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer to guide students and families through federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies. You will counsel on eligibility, aid programs, budgeting, and FAFSA processes in a student-centered environment.

Responsibilities include advising on aid eligibility, determining aid amounts, reviewing applications, interviewing students, and maintaining confidentiality under FERPA while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years related experience or training acceptable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, procedures, programs and costs.
• Determine the aid amount considering funds available, demand and student needs.
• Compare data with eligibility requirements for assistance programs.
• Interview students to gather information needed for eligibility.
• Review FAFSA process and maintain tax returns and budget worksheets.
• Ensure 100% student satisfaction and timely service during appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records per FERPA.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years related experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Candidates must physically live and work in the United States. However, the following locations are excluded from hiring for this position: CA, CT, WA DC, MA, ND, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY.

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

• Candidates must physically live and work in the United States. However, the following locations are excluded from hiring for this position: CA, CT, WA DC, MA, ND, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY.

• 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