Financial Aid Representative

Description

Pierce Mortuary Colleges offer comprehensive educational programs for individuals pursuing careers in funeral service, encompassing both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training to prepare students for licensure examinations and subsequent apprenticeships or internships. Approved by the Board of Trustees, the college's mission is to advance education in funeral service, including the study, research, and teaching of embalming and the broader business and profession of funeral service.

Pierce Mortuary Colleges offer comprehensive educational programs for individuals pursuing careers in funeral service, encompassing both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training to prepare students for licensure examinations and subsequent apprenticeships or internships. Approved by the Board of Trustees, the college's mission is to advance education in funeral service, including the study, research, and teaching of embalming and the broader business and profession of funeral service.

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

WORK LOCATION: Onsite

• Manage and supervise all federal, state, private and institutional financial aid processed through the Financial Aid Offices at the Pierce Mortuary Colleges, Inc. Monitor federal and state regulatory updates, training manuals, audits, institutional reports, professional aid literature, etc. (e.g., Federal Register, NASFAA and others as needed.)
• As a Financial Aid Representative, you will play a crucial role in assisting students and families in navigating the complex landscape of financial aid options. Your primary responsibilities will include providing personalized guidance, conducting financial aid workshops, managing scholarship programs, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations

• Provide one-on-one financial aid counseling to students and families, offering guidance on completing financial aid applications, understanding eligibility criteria, and exploring available options.
• Conduct workshops and informational sessions to educate students and families about financial aid programs, including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study opportunities.
• Assess financial aid applications, review supporting documentation, and determine eligibility for various financial aid programs based on federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, admissions representatives, and other campus stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination of financial aid services and support.
• Manage scholarship programs, including application processes, selection committees, award disbursement, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Stay updated on changes to financial aid policies, regulations, and best practices, and communicate updates effectively to students and staff.
• Assist with financial aid appeals and special circumstances requests, providing guidance and advocacy for students facing unexpected financial challenges.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to financial aid transactions, communications, and student interactions.
• Participate in outreach efforts to recruit and retain students, promoting financial literacy and accessibility to higher education.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of diverse backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to financial aid resources and support services
• Provide overall direction for interpretation and implementation of federal, state and institutional policies; and ensure that internal processing procedures are developed to meet regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Update and prepare training materials and office procedures in accordance with regulatory changes. Timely completion and submission of all required federal and state applications and reports. Track student aid awards, and expenditures; direct the draw down and disbursement of federal, resources; report expenditures, reconcile annual fund balances, and direct refunds. Ensure exception-free financial aid audits and program reviews. Initiate controls to limit over-awards, over earnings, account adjustments, etc.;
  
  apply academic progress and certification criteria to disbursement and refund programs; utilize student records system to fully implement rules, forms, processes and reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Provide key assistance with the attraction and retention of all students who rely on financial aid in order to access…