POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Financial Aid Coordinator
FA Coordinator, Student Loans
Non-exempt
CATEGORY:
Classified
GRADE:
F
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Manager with administration, planning and coordination
of a designated program, department or unit within the Financial Aid Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
1.
Responsible for coordinating all activities related to the operation of the Federal
Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and alternative loans to include keeping
up to date with changing regulations, interfacing with lending partners, overseeing
default aversion activities and assisting in development of policies, procedures and
forms.
2.
Responsible for determining eligibility for and processing of student loan
applications.
20%
3.
Oversee receipt, disbursement and transmittal of returned loan funds. Responsible
for reconciliation of the loan fund pass through account.
15%
4.
Coordinate all entrance and exit loan counseling sessions to include arranging
schedule, ensuring schedule is posted on financial aid web page, updating entrance
presentations based on updated regulations and designing and implementing
enhancements to the entrance and exit loan counseling procedure.
15%
5.
Serve as a liaison with external agencies in processing of student loans.
Communicate effectively and professionally with representatives from the lending
community regarding loan process including the resolution of loan problems.
Liaison for institution in regards to specialized loan software (i.e. AdvanTG).
10%
6.
Assist in evaluation of aid eligibility and awarding of aid; advise students and
families regarding all aspects of student financial aid programs and delivery
system.
10%
7.
Conduct Financial Aid workshops for current and prospective students on campus
and in the community.
5%
8.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Financial Aid Manager for Special Programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supervision and work direction to assigned staff.
Effective: 06/24/08
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years financial aid experience
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: Proficient computer skills, effective verbal and written communication and
good interpersonal skills; ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Ability to
work independently, trouble shoot and problem solve; effective verbal and written
communication skills; good interpersonal and organizational skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment
associated with an office environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle materials.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, advising, and/or influencing people are important
in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; skills of
persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional distractions such as
noise, interruptions, or congested work areas.
Effective: 06/24/08