Financial Aid Coordinator

Responsible for assisting in the review of financial aid applications, scholarship programs, and campus-based federal grants. This position is responsible for first-contact with students and parents on a daily basis. Responsible for daily deposit work for the business office.

Start date:

April 6, 2026

• Assist students in preparation, processing, and corrections of FAFSA;
• Advise students and parents regarding eligibility, program requirements, alternative resources;
• Assist the director with payment of eligible financial aid to student accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies and errors in a timely manner;
• Complete verification of selected students for accuracy within federal guidelines;
• Assist with the application of academic, athletic, and other outside scholarship programs ensuring accuracy and efficiency of awards;
• Assist with the selection of campus-based award recipients for federal work study
• Assist with administering the official and unofficial withdrawal policy including the Return to Title IV process;
• Assists with the satisfactory academic progress process, conduct semester meetings with committee and communicate results to students affected;
• Assist with the verification of private loans for students within applicable guidelines;
• Represent the university at various community and/or high school meetings; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies;
• Backup Financial Aid Clerk as needed;
• Assist Director with other responsibilities as needed;
• Complete daily deposit reports and preparations for the business office;
• Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time;
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner;
• Other duties as assigned by the department, vice president, or president.

• EDUCATION, TRAINING AND
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Required:
  
  Associate’s degree. Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Self-directed with effective organizational skills;
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions;
• Ability to analyze data;
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to read, speak and understand English well;
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.