Description

Assists with the overall operation of the Office of Financial Aid; counsels students and parents regarding the financial aid process; analyzes  financial aid applications; administer federal and state programs. Reports to the Director of Financial Aid and works with co-workers, faculty, staff, students and their families, federal loan lenders, department of education,other financial administrators, and the community to provide efficient financial aid services. 

Diversity is a core value at Agnes Scott. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe that an organizational culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging among Graduate Studies’ staff and faculty ensures we are best able to provide an equitable, inclusive and diverse learning environment where all our students feel that they belong.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assists the director in managing, directing and coordinating the college’s student financial aid program and day-to-day operations.

2. Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of college policies and procedures regarding student financial aid.

3. Analyzes and verifies, as needed, financial aid applications and prepares financial aid packages for undergraduate and graduate level students.

4. Administers and oversees all state grant/scholarship programs, including Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant, Public Safety, GA Hero, REACH and GA Completion Grant.

5. Administers and oversees all Federal Grants including Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant and SEOG Match Grant.

6. Processes and reviews all Reconciliation of Federal and State Grants and Scholarship.

7. Administers the Tuition Exchange and Tuition Remission Programs for ASC Employee Dependents and eligible Import Students

8. Reviews, processes and provides guidance of Undergraduate Financial Aid Appeals and Dependency Overrides.

9. Verifies Student’s Eligibility status based on Citizenship/Eligible Non-Citizen and Dependency Verification

10. Administers daily Imports of ISIRs and reviews Unlinked ISIR records.

11. Maintains, updates and enhances the Office of Financial Aid’s yearly Financial Aid Forms.

12. Maintains and regulates the Office of Financial Aid records storage, retention and secure file removal.

13. Represents the office in the absence of the director.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 5 years work financial aid experience in a higher education setting; comprehensive knowledge of financial aid programs, needs analysis, COD and other computer applications.  Experience with Ellucian Colleague is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations. 
Ability to investigate and analyze information.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to supervise and train employees. 
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.