Financial Aid Officer/Military Education Benefits Point of Contact Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Financial Aid Officer/Military Education Benefits Point of Contact 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 2600 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 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:

Assess students’ financial needs and determine eligibility for various aid programs, including Veteran Educations Benefits, federal, state and institutional funds. Guide students on how to utilize their VA benefits effectively, including understanding eligibility and application procedures. Accurately process financial documents and maintain meticulous records. 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 preferred but a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required 2-4 years of business experience Demonstrated ability of Key Behaviors Knowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpful Knowledge of title IV regulations helpful Knowledge of Webclient software helpful Financial Aid Experience helpful Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basis

Key Behaviors:

Knowledge of Veteran Education Benefits Effectively communicate with students and families to address their concerns and provide support.

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.