Financial Aid Manager

lincolntech; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Tech in East Windsor, CT is seeking an experienced Financial Aid Manager to lead the daily operation of the Financial Aid Department, ensuring accurate and complete packaging for incoming students. The role includes planning, directing, and monitoring timely processing in compliance with federal/state regulations and company policy.

You will train and evaluate staff, resolve student inquiries, and oversee audits and the Institutional Loan Program, with schedule set by the Campus

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 2+ years' Title IV Administration experience.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.
• Ability to manage a team of employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Financial Aid Department to ensure accurate packaging.
• Direct training, development, and evaluation of staff.
• Audit and verify student files for compliance with Title IV regulations.
• Oversee processing of applications and the Institutional Loan Program.
• Coordinate audits and respond to internal/external inquiries.

Skills

Team management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lincoln Tech in East Windsor, CT is looking for an experienced Financial Aid professional to lead the school in the daily operation of the Financial Aid Department to ensure all incoming students are accuratelyand completely packaged. Assist in planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring the timely processing ofFinancial Aid in accordance with federal and/or state regulations and Company policy. Lead the training,development, and evaluation of staff to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. Evaluate and resolvestudent inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student,Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedure, and legal requirements. FA Manager will also be responsible for the daily management ofFinancial Aid Advisors and staff. Work schedule will be determined by the Campus President to determine all campusneeds requiring FA participation are covered. This may include evening and weekend events.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and at least 2 years' experience in Title IV Administration or 3 or more years' experience in Title IV Administration and management
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Ability to manage a team of employees.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prior experience managing a team of FA Advisor strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reaching out to students to assist in the completion of packaging as well as working closely with alldepartments and Campus President to ensure all start requirements are in place when students beginschool
• Management of the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department and implement new policies to ensurethe accurate, timely, and ethical awarding and processing of Title IV program funds according to federaland/or state regulations and Company policies and procedures
• Perform routine audits on active and inactive student files to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations
• Oversee the processing of new and student loan and grant applications. Monitor and track the school'sInstitutional Loan Program
• Responsible for the accurate completion of verification and documentation of independent status
• Oversee and monitor maintenance of the document tracking systems within the office (Pell Grants, Federalloans, income tax returns, etc.) as required
• Assist with coordinating the school's response to any internal/external audit related to the management ofTitle IV program

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities

About Us

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

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