Student Financial Aid Specialist – Help Students Thrive

South College of North Carolina, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

A leading institution of higher learning in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated Financial Aid Officer to assist students with financial aid processes. The role entails counseling students and parents, managing documentation for financial aid applications, and ensuring eligibility for grants and loans. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, with a preference for those with a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in Financial Aid or accounting. Join us to contribute to our mission of student support in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management preferred.
• Experience with financial aid software and systems preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Meet and counsel with students regarding financial aid processes.
• Collect all documentation required from students and/or parents.
• Complete verification of information provided by students when required.
• Make and notify students of appropriate awards.
• Accurately set up awards in administrative software.
• Prepare financial aid files for students receiving aid.
• Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

General knowledge of accounting practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

A leading institution of higher learning in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated Financial Aid Officer to assist students with financial aid processes. The role entails counseling students and parents, managing documentation for financial aid applications, and ensuring eligibility for grants and loans. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, with a preference for those with a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in Financial Aid or accounting. Join us to contribute to our mission of student support in a dynamic environment.