Financial Aid Coordinator

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO has an opening for a

Financial Aid Coordinator (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$20.00 - $22.30 per hour, the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range.  The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Purpose

Assist and provide support to the SFS department for document retention, payment collection and front desk customer service.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Counselors on all campuses in completion of student files and collection/scanning of documents for financial aid awarding.
• Answer departmental phone calls/emails and forward when applicable to team members.
• Provide basic information about tuition and fees, refunds, student health insurance and financial aid to students.
• Collect cash, check and run credit card payments from students, as well as, accurately record payments received according to University policy and procedure.
• Document retention and scanning.
• Assist Student Financial Services with projects, reports and correspondence.
• Assist with scholarship processing: internal and external scholarships.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or his/her designee.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist administration, faculty and staff with special projects as needed.
• Supply ordering for the department.
• Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from other supervisors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with high level of confidential material with an attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in intermediate level of computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to accurately receive and record financial transactions.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing equality, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a college or university, Financial Aid Office, or with a student loan lender or servicing company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Professional background or experience in higher education and financial services.
• Experience with financial aid software.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

careers@rvu.edu