Financial Aid Specialist - Analysis, Compliance & Outreach

University of Connecticut; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut is seeking a Financial Aid Officer in Storrs to handle all aspects of financial aid processing, including need analysis, determining aid eligibility, and professional judgments.

You will coordinate processing areas, stay up-to-date on federal/state rules, and participate in outreach events. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience, with a full-time, twelve-month appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Three years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent research and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of financial aid processing, including reviewing files and documentation, conducting need analysis and packaging, completing queries to ensure accurate aid offers, processing scholarships, and special projects.
• Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with Financial Aid regulations, formulation of policy guidelines, and helps resolve complex problems in one or more areas.
• Participates in outreach activities by serving as a financial aid representative at university open house(s) and other outreach activities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional rules, regulations, statutes, and mandates governing financial aid, and shares updates with the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Independent research

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

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Job description

The University of Connecticut is seeking a Financial Aid Officer in Storrs to handle all aspects of financial aid processing, including need analysis, determining aid eligibility, and professional judgments.

You will coordinate processing areas, stay up-to-date on federal/state rules, and participate in outreach events. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience, with a full-time, twelve-month appointment.