Financial Aid Program Assistant — Operations & Data Support

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Program Assistant within the Student Financial Aid Department to provide administrative support and assist with planning and coordinating events or programs. The role involves interaction with students, parents, faculty, and internal/external stakeholders, under the Deputy Director.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, report development, and processing related to federal and private student aid, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to process basic accounting procedures.
• Experience maintaining records and generating reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for events or programs.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling with stakeholders.
• Develop reports and perform data verification.
• Assist with COD/loan processing and related tasks.

Skills

Communication

Accounting

Records maintenance

Data reporting

Customer service

Database management

Teamwork

Administrative decision making

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Program Assistant within the Student Financial Aid Department to provide administrative support and assist with planning and coordinating events or programs. The role involves interaction with students, parents, faculty, and internal/external stakeholders, under the Deputy Director.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, report development, and processing related to federal and private student aid, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies.