Financial Aid Officer
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Position Summary:
The Financial Aid and Admissions Officer is part of the dynamic Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFA) and Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) teams within University Enrollment Affairs at Vanderbilt University. This individual is a key contributor responsible for assisting in the efforts to recruit and enroll new members of the undergraduate schools of the university. This position will interact with prospective students and applicants and may exercise independent judgment in contributing to decisions on behalf of the applicant. Additionally this position will report directly to senior leadership team members in both OUA and OSFA. The individual serving in this capacity will primarily work in OUA from October March and OSFA from April September.
About the Offices:
The OSFA is responsible for providing financial assistance to students whose economic circumstances are such that they could not otherwise afford to attend. In addition we provide limited meritbased assistance to select undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise.
Vanderbilt welcomes students who can benefit from and contribute to the community regardless of their financial situation. The University is committed to reviewing applicants for admission without regard to their financial need then assistance is awarded to any student who establishes eligibility for such needbased assistance on the basis of family financial criteria.
The OUA at Vanderbilt University is a critical unit within University Enrollment Affairs that contributes greatly to the entire Vanderbilt community. Its mission is to recruit select and enroll a varied cohort of degreeseeking firstyear and transfer students who are intellectually curious academically talented and socially engaged. The Office communicates systematically with hundreds of thousands of prospective students through traditional printed publications the web and other social media channels and serves as the first point of contact for members of the public interested in VU.
The OUA at Vanderbilt University is a critical unit within University Enrollment Affairs that contributes greatly to the entire Vanderbilt community. Its mission is to recruit select and enroll a varied cohort of degreeseeking firstyear and transfer students who are intellectually curious academically talented and socially engaged. The Office communicates systematically with hundreds of thousands of prospective students through traditional printed publications the web and other social media channels and serves as the first point of contact for members of the public interested in VU.
OUA fully supports the concepts of access and belonging and is committed to the belief that equity and social justice must be accorded to all. At OUA our organizational culture is grounded in a commitment to excellence inclusivity and collaboration. We believe that fostering a supportive and vibrant workplace is essential to our mission of attracting and enrolling students who will thrive at Vanderbilt. Our culture emphasizes respect open communication and continuous professional development ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. As a member of OUA you are joining a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact both within the university and in the broader community. The Office also believes that a part of its responsibility is to contribute to a varied university community where students staff and faculty of differing backgrounds viewpoints and life experiences learn about and from each other in classroom settings as well as throughout the entire campus. It strives to ensure that the composition of the OUA staff reflects its commitment to these values.
At Vanderbilt we want everyone in our community to know they belong. The broad and varied backgrounds experiences and perspectives of our Vanderbilt community members enrich the educational experience and provide important avenues for growth and development for every member of our community. We endeavor to create an environment in which all members of our dynamic and varied campus community can engage in dialogue learning innovation and discovery preparing leaders to engage with the world and its complexities.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Review application materials in an accurate and timely manner.
Travel for admissions and financial aid outreach purposes including participation in workshops forums seminars high school district and/or state programs as assigned.
Meet with or present information sessions to prospective students and applicants as assigned.
Assist with developing recruitment plans for meeting enrollment goals.
Resolve problems and respond to students and parent inquiries concerning the various admissions and financial aid program activities and processes as well as provide counseling and guidance for families relative to the application process.
Produce and process applications for financial aid; determine eligibility for federal state university and other aid programs for entering first year students.
Attend workshops and conferences review relevant professional publications and take action as appropriate to remain informed of and be able to respond to legislative and other changes affecting admissions and financial aid.
Achieve a broad knowledge and understanding of federal and institutional methodology as it relates to federal state university and other aid programs.
Accomplish required verification of the accuracy of financial data and other detailed information submitted by students and families on financial aid application materials.
Think independently and make sound professional judgement decisions in situations when consideration is being given to special circumstances that affect a familys ability to contribute to the students cost of attending.
Assist with programs designed to impact recruitment/yield efforts. May also include assisting the efforts of the following Office of Undergraduate Admissions teams: Evaluation & Selection Recruitment & Outreach Visitor Experience & Strategy Marketing & Communications and Operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
Education and Certifications:
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education relevant military experience and relevant skills is necessary.
A masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
At least two years of related experience is preferred.
As a salaried (exempt) position ability to work weekends and nights is necessary especially in key times of the recruitment cycle.
Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills with comfort in front of audiences of 150 are necessary.
The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a varied community is necessary.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook is necessary.
Demonstrated ability working collaboratively in a team environment is necessary.
Effective verbal and writing skills are necessary.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments is necessary.
Knowledge of financial aid policies procedures and eligibility requirements is preferred.
Experience in administering federal financial aid programs is preferred.
Please note that this position is a hybrid position and there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work on campus on appropriate days.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
