Scholarship and Loan Coordinator

Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Scholarship and Loan Coordinator under general supervision manages the administrative responsibility for Federal State and private student loan programs which includes processing of awards and conducting entrance/exit counseling sessions. Responsible for the awarding and reporting of institutional scholarships and outside donor scholarships that conform to Title IV regulations as well as State and University policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains the Scholarship Manager program to award new scholarship recipients.

• Conducts scholarship and loan entrance and exit counseling sessions.

• Provides weekly and monthly reports on scholarships and loan programs.

• Assists the offices within enrollment management and the business office by providing information and working closely regarding the financial aid process.

• Guides directs answers questions and resolves problems of students seeking financial aid and scholarship information.

• Monitors student loan processing to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.

• Promotes scholarship awareness by maintaining an updated website of available scholarships.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Execute develop and maintain the student information system forms (Banner) web-focus reports responsible for importing and exporting student financial aid records and perform the integrated processing within Banner and other external soft wares.

• Responsible for the management and timely disbursement of student funds for assigned programs such as: scholarships student loans and Title IV programs. Ensures that funds are returned in accordance with program regulations.

• Prepare and submit files and reports for the maintenance and reconciliation of assigned programs. Coordinate with and respond to the Business Office and other departments on various questions about student accounts over-awards refunds etc.

• Maintains confidential records and information.

• Monitors and maintain student records with COD (Common Origination and Disbursement) NSLDS (National Student Loan Data System) FAMIS/CANOPY soft wares.

• Promotes financial aid awareness by maintaining an updated office website of available programs.

• Prepare coordinate process and execute communication with students through online announcements email text and regular mail.

• Provide guidance to students on financial literacy default loan prevention scholarship search engines repayment options student employment etc.

• Perform Return to Title IV Calculations.

• Communicate with faculty and staff as needed to verify student attendance and any other data needed for the return to Title IV calculations.

• Assist as back-up to the Student Employee Program as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Bachelors degree in applicable field.

• Experience Two years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preferred experience in banking bookkeeping reconciliation advising and communication.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Preferred knowledge of the following software: BANNER COD NSLDS FAMIS/CANOPY.

Licensing / Professional Certification None.

Physical Requirements General Office Environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

• Position requires on campus face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $19.06/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Official transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.