Student Finance Officer - Albuquerque, United States - Pima Medical Institute

    Pima Medical Institute
    Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque, United States

    1 month ago

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    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    • Interview prospective students to determine needs assessment and financial aid eligibility. Determine eligibility for financial assistance for second and third-year students. Assist students with financial aid questions.
    • Maintain student files to ensure proper financial aid documentation.
    • Assist students in completing financial aid forms as required.
    • Counsel veteran students and ensure compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency guidelines.
    • Coordinate and arrange for required student signatures.
    • Contact former students with an outstanding balance to establish a private pay repayment plan.
    • Coordinate and arrange for proof of eligible non-citizenship status, paid in complete default/Pell overpayment documentation.
    • Document data into a computer for institutional financials for eligible students. Set up a payment plan for students. Establish payment plans for private pay students for all programs.
    • Track ISIRs for all current and future students. Complete verification on all selected ISIRs.
    • Enter data into the computer for the date of packaging, release of Pell/SEOG funds, status information of loans, and date loan applications to lenders.
    • Ensure student files are complete to include proof of agency funding. Complete any agency needs analysis forms and submit them to the agency.
    • Audit each future start packaged file to ensure all awards/financial aid forms and the proper audit form are in the file.
    • Notify Admissions staff of no-shows for Financial Aid appointments. Reschedule appointments regarding future students.
    • Other duties may be assigned.
    CORE COMPETENCIES:
    • Critical Thinking
    • Communication
    • Cultural Competency
    • Customer Service
    • Ethical Decision-Making
    SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
    • None
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Customer-service focus and skill set.
    • Three (3) years of financial aid experience, including knowledge of Title IV funding preferred.
    • Computer skills.
    • Must be able to maintain access to Department of Education (DOE) systems.
    • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace, video-conferencing tools, and computer and internet applications.
    • Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Associate degree preferred accredited by an institution accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
    • Three (3) years of financial aid experience, including knowledge of Title IV funding.
    REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
    • None
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