Financial Aid Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

The Financial Aid Administrator will oversee the daily operations of the Financial Aid Office at Aveda Institute New Mexico. They will support the Institute’s mission to deliver a high-quality, professional education and achieve the goals of fostering learning, exceptional customer service, and environmental stewardship by ensuring financial resources are available to all current and prospective students.

• Provide personalized guidance on financial aid eligibility, FAFSA application procedures, available aid programs and tailor information to meet each student’s unique need and circumstances.
• Counsel students and parents through the financial aid application procedure.
• Ensure all software systems are current with federal financial aid information.
• Check and confirm documentation for federal financial aid packages.
• Generate financial aid award letters for students.
• Draft and distribute disbursement letters to students, maintaining a copy for institutional records.
• Compile financial aid packages for prospective students.
• Assess and confirm student eligibility for federal funds.
• Pull and analyze Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) reports.
• Make necessary updates to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
• Execute strategies to manage loan defaults.
• Analyze the Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) to determine awards and student eligibility.
• Ensure continued compliance with federal requirements including Submit recertification documents for AINM.
• Assist Accounting Department, School Director and Admissions with Audit requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Beauty/Cosmetology or Trade School Educational industry preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of and respect for the education process
• Five years’ experience in financial aid and/or management preferred
• Understanding of principles of financial management
• Advanced computer skills – all Microsoft Office applications; appropriate programs for Federal and State financial aid services
• Satisfactory results background check and credential verification
• Strong leadership/management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and self-motivated
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative manner
• Ability to multi-task under demanding and fast-paced circumstances
• Proficient in speaking – classroom and/or public sector
• Prefer bi-lingual in Spanish/English

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