Education Finance Specialist - Financial Aid Officer
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We call it being a life changer, but youll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. Youll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.
As the Education Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer, you will work within federal, state and institutional policies and regulations, to provide financial aid information and counseling services to students and families.
Responsibilities
Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, packaging policies, costs, billing process, indebtedness, money management and financial planning.
Determine the amount of aid, considering such factors as funds available, extent of demand, and needs of students.
Compare data on students' applications, such as proposed budget, family income, or transcript of grades, with eligibility requirements of assistance program.
Interview students to obtain information needed to determine eligibility for aid.
Review FAFSA process with student maintain copies of applicable federal tax returns required to complete this process; enter FAFSA data to complete needs analysis/budget worksheet.
Ensure 100% student satisfaction; provide timely service during student appointments.
Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Why become an Education Finance Specialist?
Challenge and expand your knowledge.
Develop your skills in an entrepreneurial environment where you have influence.
Work alongside an exceptional leadership team, passionate about educating future developers.
Achieve challenging goals in an environment that provides tangible rewards.
Are you a good fit for SCI?
You are passionate about education and commit to a students first philosophy.
You embrace change and you are always excited to learn something new.
You believe that goals are set to be exceeded.
Requirements
Education/Experience: You have a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills: You can make mathematical calculations and reconcile records as required. You have excellent analytical, problem solving and customer service skills.
Technical: You have a working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
Benefits
Training & Development
Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
Continuous Growth Opportunities
Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
Basic Life & Accident Insurance
Short & Long-term Disability
401K Retirement Plan
SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer
About Southern Careers Institute
SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and were just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Finance
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