- High school diploma or equivalent. Required
- Associate's Degree in a business-related discipline. Preferred EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year work experience in an office dealing with the public. Required
- Previous experience in Financial Aid. Preferred ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, parents, College staff, and the public. Required
- Analytical abilities sufficient to handle non-complex administrative details. Required
- Ability to solve routine problems with accuracy and composure. Required
- Ability to work with minimal supervision. Required
- Functional ability with microcomputers and mainframe applications. Required
- Minimal typing skills. Required
- Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required
- Knowledge of all office procedures and proficiency in spelling, grammar, composition of letters, typing, and filing. Required Responsibilities:
- Coordinate processing of student funding from OVR.
- Coordinate processing of student funding outside agencies, i.e. Milton Hershey.
- Maintain an up-to-date filing and retrieval system via scanning & Webdocs software.
- Generate correspondence & maintain processing status of SAP notifications & appeals, Return of Title IV funds, student misuse of financial aid (FRAUD).
- Request necessary applications & documentation from students applying for financial aid & follow up with those students delinquent in providing verification information.
- Perform data entry, data retrieval, & records corrections for Financial Aid Office staff as needed.
- Work with the Associate Director in performing records maintenance activities, such as updating records for changes in enrollment status, adjusting educational costs & aid awards, updating all internal records, & notifying students & outside agencies of changes that have occurred.
- Scan information for student files to eliminate need for paper files.
- Process student applications for emergency loans & record transactions.
- Using standard forms, complete financial aid statements that request cost of tuition, books, travel, etc., for students seeking aid through the government agencies.
- Respond to routine correspondence & prepare replies to other correspondence for the appropriate signature as requested.
- Assemble packets of information & applications for students, high schools, & other institutions to be used by Admissions & for bulk mailings
- Print & mail a variety of standardized forms, letters, applications, & follow-up requests to students.
- Assist staff as necessary in the completion of projects, reports, & other office functions, e.g. verification, purging files each semester for students withdrawn, not enrolled, transferred, graduated, etc.
- Actively support the College's marketing initiatives.
- Maintain inventory of office supplies & materials, & reorder as needed
- Maintain records of department purchases, & reconcile those records with computer system on a regular basis
- Provide daily guidance to work study students
- Maintain calendar of Financial Aid Office Activities
- Maintain strict standards for quality control to ensure federal & state regulations are followed, financial liability is minimized, efficient tracking of applications is maintained, & quality service is provided
- Develop & maintain a general understanding of the inter-relationships between financial aid & outside agencies, such as the Department of Public Welfare, CareerLink, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Veterans Administration & others
- Develop & maintain an understanding of the following Financial Aid policies: satisfactory academic progress, awarding of Federal Work Study, Federal grants, Federal student loans, Parent PLUS Loan funds, State PHEAA, veteran's benefits, alternative loans, construction of student budgets, & verification requirements.
- Develop & maintain knowledge of Federal Regulations applicable to FAFSA to assist students & parents
- Advise prospective & enrolled stdts & parents regarding financial aid programs, procedures, regulations, & eligibility requirements & assist them with completion & processing of financial aid applications
- Develop & maintain working knowledge of College's Academic processes & student services which relate to financial aid process
- Provide telephone & personnel coverage. Answer questions relating to all areas of Financial Aid
- Maintain currency on federal & state financial aid programs & regulations by attending conferences, seminars, & workshops
- Answer correspondence from students & parents with regard to financial aid.
- Calculate students' estimated cost of attendance using predetermined criteria to determine general eligibility for aid & to answer questions. Physical Standards and Special Job Features:
-
Legal Support Specialist
1 week ago
CGS Williamsport, United StatesLitigation Support Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-levelDepartment: Legal · CGS is looking for a Litigation Support Specialist to provide high-level secretarial and legal support to a group of attorneys. The candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys from th ...
-
it helpdesk support specialist
2 weeks ago
Brodart Williamsport, United StatesPosition Title: IT HELPDESK SUPPORT SPECIALIST · Under general supervision, performs a variety of computer systems administration and support tasks, including analyzing, constructing, documenting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting and supporting of PC hardware, operating syst ...
-
it helpdesk support specialist
2 days ago
Everstaff Williamsport, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionWorking under general supervision, this role entails a diverse range of responsibilities within computer systems administration and support. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, constructing, documenting, testing, maintaining, troublesho ...
-
it helpdesk support specialist
1 week ago
EverStaff Williamsport, United StatesJob Description · Working under general supervision, this role entails a diverse range of responsibilities within computer systems administration and support. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, constructing, documenting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and pro ...
-
Financial Aid Support Specialist
3 days ago
Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, United StatesOverview: · This person will provide general information and assistance pertaining to financial aid to students and parents calling, emailing, or walking into the Financial Aid Office. · Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid ...
-
Financial Aid Support Specialist
6 days ago
InsideHigherEd Williamsport, United States Administrative Jobs ,OverviewThis person will provide general information and assistance pertaining to financial aid to students and parents calling, emailing, or walking into the Financial Aid Office.QualificationsEDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. Required · Associate's Degree in a busin ...
-
Technical Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
Springs Window Fashions Montgomery, United States· Springs Window Fashions (SWF) is/has been a reliable local employer in the window treatments industry since 1939. Our products are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings. Our company is privately ...
-
Certified Peer Support Specialist
1 day ago
Geisinger Health Danville, United StatesLocation: · Geisinger Health Plan Hughes Center · Shift: · Days (United States of America) · Scheduled Weekly Hours: · 40 · Worker Type: · Regular · Exemption Status: · No · Job Summary: · The Peer Support Specialist uses their own unique, life-altering experience in order to gui ...
-
Certified Peer Support Specialist
1 day ago
Geisinger Health Danville, United StatesLocation: · Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) · Shift: · Days (United States of America) · Scheduled Weekly Hours: · 16 · Worker Type: · Regular · Exemption Status: · No · Job Summary: · The Certified Peer Support Specialist uses their own unique, life-altering experience in order t ...
-
Certified Peer Support Specialist
1 week ago
Geisinger Health System Danville, United StatesLocation: · Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) · Shift: · Days (United States of America) · Scheduled Weekly Hours: · 40 · Worker Type: · Regular · Exemption Status: · No · Job Summary: · The Peer Support Specialist uses their own unique, life-altering experience in order ...
-
Certified Peer Support Specialist
1 week ago
Geisinger Health System Danville, United StatesJob Summary · The Certified Peer Support Specialist uses their own unique, life-altering experience in order to guide and support others who are in some form of mental health recovery. Peer Support Specialist works in conjunction with highly trained and educated professionals. Th ...
-
Mental Health Support Specialist
1 day ago
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Milton, United StatesJOB LOCATION: This position is located at the Watsontown Children's Center located within the Warrior Run School District region. The anticipated start date is August 6, 2024. · ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: The Mental Health Support Specialist will be responsible to report to the ...
-
Certified Peer Support Specialist
1 day ago
Geisinger Health Danville, United StatesLocation: · Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) · Shift: · Evenings (United States of America) · Scheduled Weekly Hours: · 40 · Worker Type: · Regular · Exemption Status: · No · Job Summary: · The Peer Support Specialist uses their own unique, life-altering experience in order to guid ...
-
PIMS Client Support Specialist
6 days ago
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Milton, United StatesMilton, PA · Full time position responsible for assisting clients from Local Education Agencies (LEA) / school entities and school vendors associated with LEA reporting. Position provides student and staff data/application support for statewide educational longitudinal data syste ...
-
School Based Outpatient Therapist
2 weeks ago
CSG Williamsport, United States Full timeIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing · We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. · Summary: · The School Based Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health Professional) is responsible for providing diagnostic and the ...
-
School Based Outpatient Therapist
2 weeks ago
CSG Williamsport, United States Full timeIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing · We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. · Summary: · The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and ...
-
Environmental Health Safety Engineer
2 weeks ago
First Quality Williamsport, United StatesFirst Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia ...
-
Dario Buden Williamsport, United States Direct Hire· Industry: Healthcare / Health Services · Job Category: Medical / Health - Allied · Our company is a high growth healthcare startup enabling patients to be diagnosed, treated, and managed at their primary care appointment (vs. having to refer out to hospitals, imaging centers a ...
-
Certified Recovery Specialist
3 days ago
Firetree Williamsport, United StatesREQUIRED Active certification as a Recovery Specialist and/or Peer Specialists · The Certified Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to our recovering clients in order to assist in Identifying relapse triggers, preventing relapse and prom ...
-
Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Williamsport, United States Full timeThe Recovery Room (PACU) at UPMC Williamsport has the opening of a Full-Time Day Shift Patient Care Technician · This position is 5:30am-1pm with no weekend or holiday rotation. · Apply Today to Learn More · Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladd ...
Financial Aid Support Specialist - Williamsport, United States - Pennsylvania College of Technology
Description
Overview:
This person will provide general information and assistance pertaining to financial aid to students and parents calling, emailing, or walking into the Financial Aid Office.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
None
Pay Transparency:
Based on minimum education and experience qualifications the hourly range is $ $20.00.
College Statement:
This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.
EEO Statement:
Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Job Code:
L1147
