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- Analyzes and evaluates financial viability of students and families and provides advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
- Reviews and assesses eligibility of applications for financial aid; exercises professional judgment to determine whether adjustments should be made.
- Reviews for accuracy and provides signature approval/disapproval of loan applications, promissory notes, and other financial documents.
- Conducts orientations, and entrance and exit interviews, in accordance with university, state, federal, and other agency guidelines.
- Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the unit; serves as liaison with other constituencies in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational issues.
- Serves as liaison with state, federal, tribal, and other agencies; keeps abreast of student assistance opportunities and program regulations.
- Oversees the collection, management, and reporting of data in accordance with the objectives of the position; participates in the development and implementation of data management systems and procedures, as appropriate.
- Implements, coordinates, and oversees one or more specific administrative programs and/or service areas, as assigned.
- Trains and serves as an operational resource to other staff and/or students, as appropriate; may supervise student employees or lower-level staff.
- Conducts workshops and/or presentations to students, parents, and/or other interested parties on financial aid policy and procedural issues.
- Participates in committee readings for scholarship selection and academic progress appeals.
- Provides academic advisement and crisis intervention referrals; arranges for tutorial support, as necessary.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degreeKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of financial aid policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements
- Knowledge of data management systems and processes
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies concerning the provision of financial aid to students
- Knowledge of the policies and eligibility requirements of a range of federal, state, and agency scholarship programs for tertiary students
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
- Interviewing skills
- Organizing and coordinating skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to verify and assess student eligibility for financial aid
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to make evaluative judgments
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and over the telephone
Financial Aid Analyst - Huntsville, United States - Alabama A&M University
Description
Summary:
Within a centralized financial aid services environment, evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to students in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and operating guidelines.
Participates as appropriate in systems/procedures planning and management; implements and coordinates specific individual programs and/or assignments, in accordance with the overall objectives of the departmenDuties and Responsibilities: