Financial Aid Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Manager will help support the Financial Aid Officein assisting with the student financial assistance programs. This position is responsible for managing theWork-Study program. Student employment gives students an opportunity to gain valuable work experiencewhile attending college. The Financial Aid Manager jo includes: processing work authorizations for studentswho are hired to work on-campus through the work-study program and regular student employment,monitoring and reconciling earnings, coordinate with the Payroll and Budget Offices and notify departmentsof overages. Processing all initial communication with students, record keeping and data entry, andpresenting updates to the NMT Community. Additional duties include assisting with the reconciliation ofaccounts, report preparation for federal and state agencies, assisting in person visitors, web development,coordinating the information flow of the Financial Aid Office to various office staff, scanning and indexingdocuments, etc.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Oversee Student Work Authorizations for work-study and regular student employment. Address all hiringprocesses and procedures and related communications. Manage coordination and delivery of Federal andState Work-Study funds. Maintains fiscal responsibility for office operations by monitoring office budgets andexpenditures; prepares journal entries (JV’s), as required. Assist with reconciling Financial Aid accounts andmaintaining appropriate records. Functions as one of the main points of contact in the Financial Aid Office.Participate in special projects and office initiatives to engage students on the topic of financial aidempowerment and financial aid resources. Keep abreast of all federal mandates, regulations, and updatesrelated to the particular functions of this position and participates in online training opportunities, webinars,conferences, and other activities designed to provide continuing education in financial aid administration.Develop and maintain policies and procedures for specific assigned area as required. Maintains StudentHandbook updates. Responds to current and perspective student and family inquiries regarding financial aidand scholarship information. Participate in continuous training (webinars and in-person) to stay abreast offederal and state rules and regulations and best practices. Provide support to Financial Aid Staff by providingassistance with financial aid inquiries and file completion. Cross-train on financial aid processes to supportother office staff. Oversees the design of the Financial Aid Office website. Update website as needed.Provides direct and/or indirect supervision and training for Financial Aid Office Student Workers. Participatesin college night functions, new student orientations, FAFSA workshops, class presentations, and otherrecruitment events. Collaborates with other Department or University related campus visits by students andparents Assist with monitoring of academic progress of all students with regards to financial aid andscholarships
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree. 3-5 years of professional experience in related field. Effective communication skills, bothwritten and oral. Ability to progressively continue to learn the rules and regulations that govern the area offinancial aid in order to accurately make awards and disburse aid. Exhibit professionalism and alwaysmaintain confidentiality. Ability to accurately perform basic mathematic computations and general accountingprinciples. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines. Excellent presentationskills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree. 3-5 years of professional experience in related field. Knowledge of federal, state, andinstitutional rules and regulations, pertaining to financial aid. Knowledge with Banner Software Program.Exhibit good judgement, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization ofprofessional work standards
