Coordinator​/Financial Aid Operations

Job Title

Coordinator/Financial Aid Operations

• Assists in audit preparation.
• Assists with compliance measures and procedures.
• Oversees financial aid communications to students via phone, text, email, and automation through Anthology.
• Monitors documents sent and received.
• Provides confidential assistance and counseling to students and parents regarding application and processing of available aid programs and scholarships.
• Assists with the reconciliation process.
• Supports the college’s recruitment efforts by providing financial aid information to high schools, civic organizations, businesses, and others as needed; represents the Financial Aid office at college events (e.g., Open Houses, fairs).
• Reviews and assists students with resolution of FAFSA C‑Codes and verification.
• Completes outside agency forms for students regarding financial aid eligibility or benefits, such as OVR, Career Link, deferment forms.
• Works closely with the Director/Financial Aid to ensure financial aid processes run efficiently.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local changes to policies and regulations.
• Performs job duties in accordance with college policies and procedures; adheres to bargaining unit agreements as applicable.

• Associate's degree in a related field (required). Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience in financial aid or finance is highly preferred.

• Related work experience in higher education preferred.

• Prolonged sitting.
• Repetitive finger/hand movements.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional bending, twisting, reaching, etc.

$51,315 (minimum)

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.