Financial Aid Specialist

FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST Perry Tech Sunnyside This is a year-round position with full-time administrative appointment in the Financial Aid Department.
This position will report to the Director of Financial Aid.
Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for providing information and assistance to potential students regarding the financial aid application process and potential funding options.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties are performed in an office setting.
Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment is a must.
This is a non-exempt, full-time regular position.
Hours may vary depending on the needs of the department.
Overtime may be required.
WAGE RANGE: $21.
00 - $22.
00 per hour We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) with matching, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave (accrue 4 hours per pay period), paid vacation (accrue 3.
33 hours per pay period; increases over time up to a max of 5 weeks per year), 12 paid holidays, 4-day work weeks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree or Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Career School.
Bilingual in English & Spanish language.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
Must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.
Demonstrated experience working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Experience in providing excellent customer service Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute.
Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.
Must be willing to consent to a drug test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of federal financial aid programs.
Experience with financial aid management systems, preferably PowerFAIDS.
Experience working in an academic setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Have good attendance; communicate effectively and interface with students and staff in a professional, approachable manner.
Provide, interpret and explain federal and state forms to potential student aid recipients including but not limited to financial aid packets, state grant applications and additional financial aid forms.
Greet visitors and assist students with the electronic FAFSA/WASFA application/Master Promissory Notes/counseling sessions.
As permitted attend financial aid nights at local high schools to assist with financial aid applications (travel required).
Process financial aid applications and determine student eligibility for federal and state funds.
Perform Financial Planning Sessions with students, providing counsel on financing options including federal, state, and alternative funding opportunities.
To-Do List outreach for each upcoming quarter start to ensure students have completed all FA steps.
Monitor/respond to financial aid inbox and Cadence texting platform.
Manage awarding/disbursing of funds as assigned.
Serve as backup to receptionist.
Duties include greeting and directing visitors following facility visitor and safety procedures, answering all incoming telephone calls and managing phone attendant computer software system and processing information requests.
General clerical duties such as preparing mail, answering telephones, filing, and keeping inventory on FA supply items.
Maintain the financial aid specialist procedures in OneNote.
Other duties as assigned.