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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Financial Aid Officer
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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.
$60,707 / year median in Louisiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Financial Aid Officer Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time $45,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Appeals Faculty collaboration Writing skills Driver's License Bachelor's degree Desktop applications Interviewing Productivity software Full Job Description Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is accepting applications for the following positions: Full time Financial Aid Officer at the NLTCC- Shreveport Campus Examples of Work Responsible for maintaining compliance with
NLTCC/ LCTC
policies and procedures and all Federal and State guidelines applicable to student financial aid. And assist in promoting the vision and mission of NLTCC.- Analyzes and evaluates financial viability of students and families and provides advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
- Reviews and assesses eligibility of applications for financial aid; exercises professional judgment to determine whether adjustments should be made.
- Serves as Veteran Administration's School Certifying Official
- Processes financial aid from all sources, ensuring all federal and state regulations for processing and awarding of funds are adhered to: o Determine student eligibility for financial assistance.
- Notify students of aid eligibility -- Banner Self Service is utilized
- Coordinates financial aid payments with other agencies (i.e., Vocational Rehabilitation, VA, WIOA, etc)
- Assist Director of Financial Aid, NLTCC, and LCTC with reporting to various agencies, as required Qualifications and Experience to apply:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Four years related work experience is required.
- Previous financial aid work experience is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively, harmoniously, and cooperatively with colleagues, faculty and staff
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.