What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Officer position at Mississippi Baptist Health Systems?
Summary
Manages the functions related to obtaining and awarding financial aid to all eligible students and for maintaining compliance with any regulatory body, public or private. Serves as a liaison among students and their families and the College in regard to the financial aid process. Under the general supervision of the Financial Aid Supervisor, responsible for one shift 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.
Responsibilities
Education
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in student personnel, counseling, business, or related field.
Experience
Minimum: One (1) year experience in the area of student financial aid in a college setting.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer
Position: 2157 - Officer-Financial Aid
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Financial Aid Office University
Category: Finance and Accounting
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area
Manages the functions related to obtaining and awarding financial aid to all eligible students and for maintaining compliance with any regulatory body, public or private. Serves as a liaison among students and their families and the College in regard to the financial aid process. Under the general supervision of the Financial Aid Supervisor, responsible for one shift 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates financial aid programs to ensure compliance and accountability to appropriate agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Counsels students/family on various aspects of financial aid programs and facilitates the application process.
- Maintains familiarity with laws and regulations related to financial aid and student loans, and disseminates information to appropriate people to ensure that the college is in compliance.
- Completes, submits, and maintains records and related documents for student loans and financial aid.
- Participates in financial aid seminars and in marketing the availability of financial aid to various groups and individuals to promote enrollment in the college.
- Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.
Education
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in student personnel, counseling, business, or related field.
Experience
Minimum: One (1) year experience in the area of student financial aid in a college setting.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation/time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Generous retirement plan
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- Sick leave
- Service awards
- Free parking
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Education assistance/continuing education
- Employee referral program
Position: 2157 - Officer-Financial Aid
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Financial Aid Office University
Category: Finance and Accounting
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area
