Description

Awards federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations. Advises students and parents regarding availability of financial aid, the eligibility requirements and the application process. Provides information on scholarship and loan options, alternative financing and debt management. Coordinates scholarship and loan/grant programs and fee waiver programs. Evaluates, develops and manages federal, state and institutional aid programs including student eligibility, system application updates, state and federal reporting and compliance. Assists with state reconciliation and audit processes. Runs PeopleSoft processes. Serves as a cross functional backup for a school cluster outside of area of direct responsibility and provides counseling support to this unit as needed. Serves as a member of the appeals committee and reviews cases for all schools. Serves as a senior file review specialist and processes quality assurance reviews. Serves as a liaison to Student Financial Services. Provides training and documentation support to department, school liaisons and Enrollment Services. Disseminates information to financial aid liaisons by attending meetings and providing updates regarding changes in regulations and organizational policies. Generates reports as needed. Performs related responsibilities as required.