Financial Aid Specialist — Compliance & Student Support

Lake Michigan College; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium covered

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

On-site work

Job summary

Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to manage key processing and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include verification, professional judgment, scholarship reviews, and reporting; also outreach to high schools.

Requirements include a bachelor's or associate with plan to complete, and strong organizational and communication skills; on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 1 year relevant work experience, or associate’s degree with plan to complete Bachelor’s.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial aid or similar regulated industry.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with financial aid applications and inquiries.
• Perform eligibility determinations and verification for federal, state, or local aid.
• Apply professional judgment per the Department of Education rules when directed.
• Prepare and review financial aid reports and data.
• Conduct outreach activities at local high schools and campus events.
• Maintain accuracy of student data in the student information system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with plan to complete Bachelor’s

Tools

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Job description

Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to manage key processing and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include verification, professional judgment, scholarship reviews, and reporting; also outreach to high schools.

Requirements include a bachelor's or associate with plan to complete, and strong organizational and communication skills; on-site work.