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Everglades University

Financial Aid Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: Not specified
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Sarasota, FL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.

$64,461 / year median in Florida

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Demonstrated ability of Key Behaviors
  • Knowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpful
  • Knowledge of title IV regulations helpful
  • Knowledge of CampusVue software helpful
  • Financial Aid Experience helpful
  • Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basis
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
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Innovation:
Use a creative, solution-oriented approach to address problems This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.