Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Alexandria, NE

Why Join Us

At Inceptia, we are small but mighty and we want folks who share that mindset. Do you want to feel
empowered to serve as a change agent on a national scale? If you are looking to make an impact,
explore the possible, take chances and launch yourself right into a challenge to meet our demands
than Inceptia could be the perfect place for you!

Inceptia is a nonprofit with a passion for higher education, both for colleges and the students they
serve, offering solutions in verification, financial aid management, financial education, and
repayment wellness. Our mission is to support schools in illuminating a path for students and
families that leads toward educational and financial success. Our solutions are designed to help
financial aid administrators maximize resources, and create strong partnerships to “lighten the load“
so they can spend more time delivering meaningful learning experiences across the student lifecycle
that fosters education and personal development.

What you’ll do!

Our Financial Aid Solutions Director is responsible for the supervision of staff performing
verification for partner schools. Working in collaboration with the Senior Director, this individual will
monitor reports, analyze trends, provide direction to the Verification team and make hiring need
recommendations to senior management. This individual works closely with the team to ensure
training is provided, updated policies and procedures are communicated and learning objectives are
measured and achieved.

The ideal candidate has financial aid experience and an understanding of the federal verification
process. The individual must be able to partner effectively with the Senior Director while leading,
motivating and coaching verification staff. Further, the ideal candidate has an innovative mindset to
create new, effective solutions, analytical skills to interpret data and exceptional leadership skills to
drive specialist performance and meet goals and service level agreement productivity.

What we hope you’ll value about us

• Support. We’ll provide a positive environment and the tools for success with annual

• We support remote working options. Position allows for hybrid schedule with minimum of

• We value a Work Life Balance.
• A fun, casual work environment that includes casual attire.
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and two retirement benefits with a 100%

paid holiday closedown, but you’ll also receive 15 days (3 weeks) of vacation and 10 days’
sick time annually.

What you’ll need!

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year College or university or equivalent

• Background in financial aid industry and familiarity with federal verification regulations

• A detailed understanding of the financial aid process is nice to have!
• Knowledge of Federal Program Reviews and Audits and familiarity with Student Information

Systems (SIS), including Ellucian Banner/Datatel, PowerFAIDS, PeopleSoft, CampusVue,
Jenzabar and Department of Education software is helpful (FAA Access, ED Connect, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in

• Previous experience working in a financial aid office that offered Title IV programs preferred.
• Skilled leadership and team-building skills which focus on developing talent, facilitating new

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today and submit your resume and cover
letter on our ADP Workforce Now site at bit.ly/3K4xFoZ or send via email to hrd@fes.org. For
more information, please visit our website at www.Inceptia.org.

FES and Inceptia take affirmative action to insure that applicants with job related qualifications
are employed and employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color,
religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or
expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer