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Financial Aid Officer

Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Job Summary

The Financial Aid Officer is responsible for collecting and maintaining all students’ Financial Aid records for all students in all programs currently offered at Northwest Career College. In addition, the Financial Aid Officer is responsible for communicating with students, faculty, staff, and alumni regarding Financial Aid.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Explaining the FAFSA to prospective students that are not familiar with Financial Aid
  • Meeting with students to assist them in completing the FAFSA
  • Contacting students about any errors or missing information on the FAFSA (if not completed together)
  • Generating a Financial Aid budget to approximate the student’s financial needs and their projected awards
  • Reviewing ISIRs and evaluating them to determine if corrections or verification is necessary
  • Collecting tax forms and other documents from students that are needed to complete Financial Aid verification
  • Processing COD Credit Checks for parent(s) of dependent students to determine Parent PLUS loan eligibility
  • Creating a final approved financing package for all students who are planning to attend our college

Experience

  • PREFERRED In-field experience : 2-5 years
  • Skills and Qualifications

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • License / Certification

  • PREFERRED Certified Financial Aid Office
  • Education

  • PREFERRED Undergraduate, Associate
  • Job Type

  • Full Time
  • Schedule

  • M : 10 am - 7 pm
  • T : 10am - 7 pm
  • W : 10 am - 7 pm
  • Th : 10 am - 7 pm
  • F : 8 am - 5 pm
  • S : Off
  • Sun : Off
  • Salary

  • 48,000 Annually
  • Company Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Discount
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Referral Program
  • Retirement Plan
  • On-Site Leadership Training
  • CPR Certification Available to all Employees
  • Most Federal Holidays Off – Paid, Full Time Only
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • External Higher Education Tuition Discounts
  • Access to NCC Employee Wellness Center
  • Work Location

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Company Accolades

  • Best of Las Vegas
  • Inc. 5000
  • Talk of the Town
  • Green Globes Building Certification
  • Notes to Applicant

  • A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
  • Please be prepared with 3-4 references during the interview process.
  • Northwest Career College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Employees are eligible for a salary evaluation after 90 days. Term-based contracts are eligible for annual evaluations based on industry standards and expectations.
  • Disclaimer : Employment offers may be contingent upon employment verification. Northwest Career College may begin employment verification prior to hiring. Documentation for higher education, certifications, and licensures listed on your resume may be requested for accreditation purposes. If copies of these documents cannot be provided, you will be asked to

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