Financial Aid Specialist (OTC)

Description

Oklahoma Technical College is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist! If you have experience in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or related experience, this could be the start of a rewarding new career.  The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for packaging Financial Aid for prospective students and the delivery of funds and services to students, including assisting current and prospective students with their loan applications. The specialist will also assist with accounting operations, budget preparation, preparation of federal, state, and district reports, maintenance of federal fund budgetary controls, and regulatory compliance.

Associates degree or higher preferred. Financial Aid and or Title IV experience a plus. Must be organized, numbers-oriented, able to meet deadlines, possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, stellar customer service, and above-average computer skills.

Monday - Friday days; Full-time with benefits!  

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates the delivery of student financial aid and the maintenance of student financial aid records.
• Recommends, interprets, and updates financial aid policies, ensuring compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws and contractual regulations.
• Prepares applications and/or proposals for federal, state, and local funds; develops, directs, and implements budgetary controls for funds; and prepares department budget proposals.
• Coordinates financial aid operations with other appropriate departments, including Admissions and student records.
• Researches, analyzes, develops, and recommends departmental processes and procedures to increase and improve operational efficiency and to ensure proper controls and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with the Financial Aid office response to program reviews and audits.
• Conducts need analysis and determines individual student eligibility for various aid programs.
• Verifies documents and maintains student-generated information used to determine eligibility for financial aid awards.
• Maintains liaison with Federal, state, county, and other agencies to answer questions, resolve problems, provide data, and interpret and apply changes in rules and regulations concerning financial aid.
• Advises students regarding ac academic career objectives in relation to financial aid; reviews student's status to determine continuance or increase/decrease of aid.
• Develops updates and presents financial aid information as needed.
• Manages the student loan collection activities and, in collaboration with administration, develops and directs a loan default prevention program.
• Prepares a variety of Financial Aid program-related reports and correspondence as needed.
• Serves on college committees as required or assigned.
• Attends and participates in professional groups, seminars, and/or courses that provide Financial Aid staff development.
• Interact in a positive manner with prospective, students, staff, and faculty
• Model the CARES philosophy (Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Success)
• Attend graduation ceremonies
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Who We Are:

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahoma’s only private non-profit technical college system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that is dedicated to improving the lives of aspiring professionals through each of its three campuses, Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College.

Established in 1995, The College’s mission is to transform lives and contribute to society by providing career-focused higher education opportunities that empower students to obtain successful employment, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities. The College culture is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E.S acronym that highlights the engrained mentality of all members of faculty, staff, and administration alike: courtesy, accountability, respect, excellence, and success.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
• Personal days and generous PTO policy
• Paid holidays, Birthday holiday
• Bereavement
• Volunteer day
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan with 4% match
• Free monthly services

Qualifications

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Finance, Accounting, Banking, or related experience
• Financial Aid and or Title IV experience a plus
• Have above-average technical and computer skills
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google Workspace Applications
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster relationships
• Must be organized, numbers-oriented, and have attention to detail