Financial Aid Support Specialist

Financial Aid Support SpecialistJob no : 494850Closes : Work Type : Staff Full-TimeLocations : Baton Rouge, LACategories : Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Support Specialist, working with and across multiple LCTCS colleges, will be the main processing point for all incoming and outgoing student financial aid information as described in the essential responsibilities. The Financial Aid Support Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state and guarantor agency rules and regulations pertinent to the administration of financial aid.

College :   LCTCS

Department :   Education

Sub department :   Student Affairs

Type of Appointment :   Full time - Regular

Salary :   Will be commensurate with both education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Including but not limited to :

• Responsible for following the policies and procedures as defined in the Financial Aid policy and procedures manual.
• Track documents needed for packaging and reviewing applications for financial aid.
• Review, prepare and send out all communications related to document submission, verification and financial aid awards.
• Perform state grant and scholarship reporting and reconciliation procedures
• Responsible for transmitting application and correction data to and from the federal processor and electronic loan application and funds data to and from lenders or guarantee agencies.
• Originate, disburse and send in submissions for loans and Pell grant
• Performs packaging of financial aid awards according to federal, state, and institutional requirements due to changes in enrollment status, requests for changes in award, and other special revision projects.
• Monitors individual student awards, resolves data conflicts, and / or over-awards.
• Performs data entry to update Banner system to reflect tracking status of forms, update loan or work-study authorization, job information, and funds acceptance of award letters.
• Creates and maintains complex and technical databases and paper records which includes electronic transmission of information to outside agencies, data entry, interpretation of data and word processing.
• Assist in preparation of audit materials and follow up and assist colleges with compliance issues

Required Education :  Associate's degree required.

Required Experience :  Three years of related professional experience (only 2 years if applying with a bachelor's degree).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Preferred Education :  Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits :  As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTCS has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Application Deadline : Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions : Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional / work-related references.

In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTCS participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. LCTCS is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information about the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, visit . LCTCS is in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development FastStart.