Financial Aid Officer

Position Title: Financial Aid Officer

Work Schedule: Full Time (12 Months/1950 Hours per year); Monday – Friday as scheduled, some evening and weekend work may be required

Duties (examples of job duties are listed below but not limited to):

This position involves frequent verbal, written and email correspondence with students, parents, lenders, outside agencies and Adrian College staff. The successful candidate will:

• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, or guardians regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.
• Collect and/or analyze financial aid data and various system generated reports to determine aid eligibility, make awards within federal, donor and/or institutional guidelines, and verify continued compliance/eligibility status.
• Notify students of changes in eligibility of awards and options to amend the situation.
• Assist in managing Federal Funds for government loan programs; administer rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Government concerning government funds and conditions established by donors of funds; serve in an advisory capacity to College officials.
• Assist in processing, certification, disbursement and reconciliation of Federal and Alternative Student Loans.
• Assist in administering the Federal Pell Grant Program and State Scholarship/Grant Programs.
• Conduct entrance and exit counseling through a variety of methods.
• Assist with the coordination, monitoring and reconciliation of the Federal and Institutional Work Study Programs offered at Adrian College.
• Preforms data entry, award adjustments, reconciliation and verification of various financial aid documents and applications, monitoring for accuracy and reliability, and reporting to the appropriate agencies.
• Completes electronic financial aid applications, corrections, and recalculations using Federal systems.
• Keeps abreast of various state, federal and institutional regulations and requirements as they pertain to the administration of student financial aid.
• This position is institutionally authorized to accept financial aid documents and verify information.
• Other duties within the scope of responsibilities as defined by the supervisor.

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Requires basic accounting skills.
• Basic competency in computerized word processing, data input and reporting.
• Must be able to perform duties within the normal bounds of an office environment.
• Ability to effectively respond to changes in the workload as determined by the academic calendar, special events or prioritization of tasks by supervisor. Some overtime may be necessary.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• Must be able to alternately sit and stand for substantial periods.
• Must be able to perform data input through keyboarding for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This is not an all-inclusive list. There may be additional duties required to ensure the delivery of services from the financial aid office, the enrollment management division or the college in general.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, job application (found on the Adrian College website), and salary requirements to Lori Kosarue, at lkosarue@adrian.edu.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If offered a position, finalist must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment.

A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate and graduate education. The College offers a multitude of majors and pre-professional programs including certifications, approximately 50 athletic teams and 10 institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the academic and personal growth of its students.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized and ranked Adrian College as a ‘Best Regional Colleges for Undergraduate Teaching’ and ‘Most Innovative’. Adrian also received accolades as a “Best Value” school. The College landed on the list of Best Value schools in the Midwest region for the sixth consecutive year and has also been recognized as having ‘A Focus on Student Success’; a new section in college rankings. Adrian College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person