14166230
Located in Albany, NY
Pay: $19.50
Job Full Description
We are currently seeking a professional and motivated Financial Aid Representative in the Albany, NY area. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in person and on the telephone.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 / hr.
Benefits:
- 401K
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time of
Job Duties for Financial Aid Representative:
- Working under the direction of the Regional Director and Associate Director of Financial Aid enrollment as the primary contact point for students and families
- Awarding of student aid and counseling of students to assist them in making the right financial decision about their education
- Compliance of student aid files throughout the enrollment cycle
- Review electronic data submissions and assist in resolving file conflicts or discrepancies
- Assist in administration of funds
- Conduct initial Financial Aid interviews
- Ensure NY State TAP/MASS Grant eligible applicants complete the required forms for eligibility
- Prepare and maintain private financing (TFC applications), student tuition payments, and other out-sourced financial funds required for completion of student files
- Collect all appropriate application materials and supporting documentation to secure awarded aid funds
- Enter applications and award changes and upload scanned materials into the administrative software
Skills and Qualifications for Financial Aid Representative:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized
- Able to type 40+ words per minute
- Must be accurate in spelling
- Ability to multi-task
- Must be professional, responsible, and able to follow directions
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people
- Team-oriented and have excellent follow through
- MUST have excellent punctuality every day
- MUST have reliable transportation
Experience and Education Required for Financial Aid Representative:
- Associate Degree or equivalent work experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Financial Aid knowledge preferred
- Proficient in keyboarding
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
- Database experience required
Work Schedule for Financial Aid Representative:
- Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
- Some Saturdays required
This is a GREAT opportunity for the right person to get into a fantastic company!
To APPLY please call or email a resume to Jobs.AlbanyNY@ExpressPros.com or click the APPLY button below.
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About Us:
Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. At Express Employment Professionals we will assess your skills, offer you interview and résumé writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express, and you’ll have the opportunity to earn benefits such as medical insurance, holiday pay, vacation pay, referral bonuses, and much more.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.
In compliance with applicable federal, NYS, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.
Albany, NY
2926
501 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
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