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Mildred Elley

Financial Aid Representative

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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.

$71,588 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Financial Aid Representative Mildred Elley - 3.3 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $20.20 - $21.50 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Phone communication Customer service Databases Data entry Financial aid Typing Associate's degree Office experience Client interaction via phone calls Database software proficiency Full Job Description Mildred Elley, a private, multi campus institution of higher learning, is seeking a Financial Aid Representative for appointment at its campus located in New York City The faculty and staff of Mildred Elley have demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, focusing on academic improvements, student service improvements, and accreditation and compliance improvements.
Responsibilities:
Assist new and continuing students through the processing of their financial aid applications and/or payment plan applications. Construct new enrollment award packages and estimate eligibility for length of program. Provide guidance to students and parents during the enrollment process and direct use of electronic media. Process private financing applications student tuition payments, and other external funding Collect all appropriate application materials and supporting documentation to secure awarded aid funds. Enter applications and award changes and upload scanned materials into the administrative software. Process and monitor student payments including Pell, Loans, Agency, in-house, TAP and TFC payments. Assist with Pell and Direct Loan administration including, but not limited to, updating, increasing, reducing, rescheduling, or cancelling expected Pell or FDLP disbursements Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required. Bachelors preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years of Financial Aid office experience required. Must have excellent customer service skills. Must be proficient in keyboarding, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook. Must have database experience. Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in person and on the telephone.
Pay:
$20.20 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person