FINANCIAL AID OFFICER for Everglades University Sarasota Ground Campus

FINANCIAL AID OFFICER

Everglades University is an accredited, private not-for-profit university offering Bachelor's and Master's degree programs that prepare students to advance in their careers or fields of study. The mission of Everglades University is to provide quality education to adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a collaborative environment where each individual has the opportunity to achieve personal growth. The University seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values.

The EU Sarasota campus is seeking a Financial Aid Officer. The purpose of the Financial Aid Officer is to guide students through the financial aid process and ensure they are properly funded, packaged and prepared to start each semester.

The Financial Aid Officer will :

Assist the student with filling out the FAFSA

Determine the student’s Title IV eligibility

Create cost estimates and explain funding options to the students and parents

Work with students to obtain the documentation necessary to process their aid if they are selected for verification

Review weekly reports to ensure all students’ financial aid has been processed

Submit financial aid packages to be processed by established deadlines

Ensure a low rate of return due to errors on all packages submitted to be processed

Provide excellent customer service and answers to student inquiries

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree required

Financial Aid experience preferred

Knowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpful

Knowledge of Title IV regulations helpful

Knowledge of CampusVue software preferred

Key Behaviors :

Dependability : Respond to requests in a timely manner

Teamwork : Balance team and individual responsibilities

Decision Making : Display willingness to make decisions

Communication : Effectively communicate with others

Time Management : Able to complete all job requirements in allotted time

Work Ethic : Display an organized and results-oriented approach, and motivation to perform without extensive direction

Accuracy : Display a high quality of work and level of accuracy

Innovation : Use a creative, solution-oriented approach to address problems

This is a full-time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.

For consideration, only online applications will be accepted.

Thank you for your interest in our school system. Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : Health insurance

Paid time off

Ability to work Onsite

Sarasota, FL 34240 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Thank you for your interest in our school system. Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.