Student Accounts Recovery Agent

The Contact Center Agent is responsible and accountable to the Supervisor. The mission of the Agent is to efficientlyandaccurately process inbound and proactive outbound phone calls,chats, and emails regarding financial aid and the related areas of Student Financial Services while representing the Office in aprofessional manner. It is the responsibility of the agent to maintain updated and accurate information on each account withwhich they work.

The Agent is required to attend each training event for which they are scheduled so that they can stay up to dateon financial aid topics.

Serves as a primary contact via phone calls, live chats, and emailsfor students seeking information regarding their financial aidstatus Performs proactive outbound calls to provide students with updated information regarding their Financial Aid status Complete Share Points , follow up with students and work on Special Projects Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’smission Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christianeducational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.

Performs other duties as assigned

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• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word,Excel, SharePoint, Bizflow and Banner software
• Financial Aid experience and aid program and process knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of Federal and State aid programs including: PELL, FSEOG,FWS, FDLP, VTAG, Voc. Rehab., Institutional aid and scholarships,veterans/military benefits and outside aid
• Experience with student development, student affairs or academic affairs
• Fluent in Spanishor American Sign Language

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days,evenings, and weekends
• Excellent and detail oriented communication,arithmetic, and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize acalculator and computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christianeducational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds,
  -or- beadministratively or judicially determined to have committed fraudor any other material violation of law involving federal, state, orlocal government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

• Ability to pass Banner and training tests
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service including accurate and timely support to students and staff
• Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements
• Proper phone etiquette and ability to represent the university in a professional manner required
• Ability to dynamically problem-solve for customers while providing practical information and options
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to performdeskwork or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the building
• Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead,kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle(or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval,and liability insurance is required when driving in the…