Financial Aid Specialist

Asbury; Wilmore (KY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Asbury University in Wilmore, KY seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to support the Financial Aid Office. The role focuses on processing and counseling students regarding financial aid, EDExpress updates, and providing essential administrative support.

You will help with Pell reconciliation, print offers, update verifications, and maintain file integrity while upholding the University's mission and Christian faith. This is a full-time on-site position with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of clerical experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to multitask with little supervision.
• Independent judgment and administrative assistance experience.
• A committed Christian faith aligned with the University's mission.

Responsabilités

• Schedule and manage work-study program activities.
• Process and update verifications and correct discrepancies.
• Print and distribute financial aid offers.
• Work with EDExpress including updates and processing corrections.
• Perform Pell Reconciliation.
• Process documents for institutional loans.
• Process data from EdConnect to the appropriate system.
• Oversee file maintenance and retention.
• Assist Financial Aid Assistant as needed.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Administrative experience

Teamwork

Formation

High school degree or equivalent

Associates degree or higher preferred

Outils

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

The Financial Aid Specialist provides support for the Financial Aid Office. The Specialist primarily assists with financial aid processing and counseling, and provides administrative support for the Financial Aid Office as needed. An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.

Essential Functions:

• Scheduling office work-study program
• Process and update verifications and correct discrepancies
• Print financial aid offers
• Work with EDExpress including software updates and processing corrections and changes
• Perform Pell Reconciliation
• Process documents for institutional loans
• Process data from EdConnect to the appropriate system
• Oversee file maintenance retention
• Assist Financial Aid Assistant as needed
• Regular and punctual attendance at work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time on-site position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent required. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• 2-3 years of clerical experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work in a multi-tasking environment with little supervision.
• Independent judgment and administrative assistance experience necessary.
• A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University's theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.