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• Director of Financial Aid - Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
• Financial Aid Advisor - ATA College
• Director of Financial Planning - Spencerian College, Lexington
• Student Financial Aid Specialist - Berea College
• Financial Planning Coordinator - Sullivan University Global e-Learning

Director of Financial Aid - Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

I. Statement of Purpose:
It is the responsibility of the Director of Financial Aid to assist students in obtaining student loans through the Direct Loan Program as regulated by the U.S. Department of Education while ensuring that the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing (FSMFN) stays in compliance with regulations governing the Direct Loan Program.

II. Responsibilities:

1. Keeping abreast of all policies and regulations governing the Direct Loan Program and ensuring that the FSMFN stays in compliance of all applicable policies and regulations. The Director of Financial Aid must notify the President and Dean of any policy or regulation which would necessitate a change in school policy.
2. Ensuring that all students, faculty and administration of FSMFN are made aware of all new financial aid policies and regulations which affect them
3. Ensuring that a Financial Aid audit is performed on a yearly basis by an outside independent auditor, and assisting the auditor as needed
4. Determining students' eligibility for participation in the Direct Loan Program. Notifying students of their eligibility for participation in the Direct Loan Program.
5. Maintaining contact with student, faculty and administration to assist them with financial aid issues.
6. Certifying student loan applications and ensuring that eligible students receive their student loan proceeds.
7. Presenting a financial aid information session at all Frontier Bound and Level Three sessions.
8. Maintaining complete and accurate financial aid records for each student and for the overall FSMFN financial aid program
9. Maintaining active memberships in applicable financial aid organizations including NASFAA, and an appropriate state organization.
10. Works closely with the Department Chairs and the school registrar regarding student status in the program.
11. Provides support to the FSMFN Department Chairs.

III. Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree or higher preferred. Will consider other educational qualifications.
2. Experience working with financial aid. Will consider significant experience in the field of accounting and higher education
3. Extensive knowledge of current rules and regulations governing the Direct Loan Program
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Familiarity and ease in using a data management programs.
6. Ability to travel to national and state financial aid meetings as needed.

IV. Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to the President and Dean.
• Will maintain regular office hours.

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

If interested please email your resume/cover letter to Shelley Aldridge at Shelley.aldridge@frontierschool.edu.

Financial Aid Advisor - ATA College

ATA College is seeking to hire a qualified Financial Aid Advisor to work at our Louisville, KY campus.

Position Summary:
To provide financial aid advising and to assist students in making informed decisions as to financing their education. Provide customer service to all students, parents, and colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide excellent customer service to students and parents.
2. Investigate and resolve student and parent financial concerns.
3. Counsel prospective and current students and parents on eligibility and various financial aid programs available.
4. Remain current of federal and state regulations related to student eligibility and guidance. Professional membership required.
5. Assist in the development of a financial aid plan for each student.
6. Participate in loan entrance and exit counseling and default management.
7. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
8. Complete and maintain all required paperwork to be in compliance.
9. Must have the ability to work with an outside servicer.
10. Perform related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year financial aid experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Title IV regulations preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills along with written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a proactive student finance environment.
• Accounting or finance experience helpful.

For more information on this position please contact:

April K. Tretter
Director of Financial Aid
ATA College
502.371.8330 ext. 339
502.371.8596 fax
atretter@ata.edu

Director of Financial Planning - Spencerian College, Lexington

Spencerian College (www.spencerian.edu) is the oldest and among the most respected private colleges in the region. We offer career-driven programs in Business, Technology and Health Sciences with a student-centered approach that is second to none.

Spencerian College, Lexington has an opening for Director of Financial Planning. This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for managing the Financial Planning Office and administering the Financial Aid Programs. The job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of financial aid services for the campus; recommends policies and procedures and coordinates logistics and work flow to ensure the effective delivery of services.
• Maintain a current knowledge of state and federal funding programs, policies and regulations, and other requirements by external authorities through reading and reviewing documentation, professional memberships, attending conferences and workshops.
• Review financial aid forms and recommends the development of new forms for the department.
• Develop and implement a plan for the awarding and distribution of funds to eligible students (new, continuing and re-enter students) in a timely, accurate, and equitable manner.
• Certify veteran's benefits in accordance with federal regulations.
• Determine and construct student financial aid budgets.
• Responsible for Quarterly Reports prepared for the Vice-President as well as yearly audits.
• Ensure all graduates have a zero balance and perform exit interviews with upcoming graduates.
• Responsible for working with PEAC regarding default management.
• Assist with packaging new and continuing students.
• Counsel students and parents regarding the availability of aid, application procedures, college policies regarding recipients, Federal and State regulations, the process of needs analysis and necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Four years financial planning and analysis experience in a proprietary, postsecondary environment, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• In good standing with the Department of Education.
• Good managerial and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Ability to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and other agencies policies and procedures regarding the participation in financial aid programs offered.
• Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail while working for extended periods of time.

Interested and qualified candidates may forward a cover letter and resume to Nicole Goodin at ngoodin@sullivan.edu.

Student Financial Aid Specialist - Berea College

Berea College is currently recruiting for an experienced financial aid counselor. Working in Student Financial Aid Services, the Counselor will assist the department in a variety of responsibilities including providing students and their family members with financial aid counseling on the types of aid available to them, assisting students with FAFSA applications and resolving any issues arising from that process.

Candidates with a B.A. or B.S. and 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar position are encouraged to apply. Superior communication skills and a sincere desire to work with young adults in a positive and supportive manner are required. Experience with Banner or similar higher education software, Excel and strong math skills are required. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

An Application to Join the College Staff is required and is available in the Office of People Services, Suite 100, Fairchild Hall on the campus or may be obtained by calling (859) 985-3070 or 985-3050, or by downloading the application at www.berea.edu/hr. Deadline for receipt of applications: May 12, 2010.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.

Financial Planning Coordinator - Sullivan University Global e-Learning

Overview: The Financial Planning Coordinator for Global e-Learning works closely with all prospective, continuing, and re-entry students via e-mail, internet, telephone, and fax to plan and coordinate funding to meet their educational goals. The coordinator will review a student’s eligibility for federal and state grants, federal student aid loan programs, and private loan programs. They will also work with scholarships, company tuition reimbursement, Veteran benefits, and Vocational Rehabilitation programs.

• Provide excellent customer service to all students, staff, and other departments.
• Responsible for individual counseling and packaging aid for all prospective students.
• Responsible for the reviewing and packaging of aid for all continuing students.
• Responsible for the reviewing and packaging of aid for all re-entry students.
• Assists all students with the completion of paperwork required for processing Federal grants, Federal student loans, State grants and programs, Alternative funding, Vocational Rehabilitation, company tuition reimbursement and various scholarships.
• Responsible for tracking and communicating with students as they make changes to their educational program or as their eligibility in the various financial aid programs change.
• Work harmoniously with the Admissions Office, Registrar, Business Officer and Accounting Department.
• Responsible for the request and receipt of all documentation required by all outside organizations, including the Department of Education (DOE), Housing Authority, and Veterans Affairs, in a timely manner.
• Responsible for determining eligibility for 1st and 2nd year students for the Academic Competiveness Grant (ACG) by reviewing student’s high schools transcript, diploma, and/or grade level and overall GPA.
• Responsible for determining eligibility for 3rd and 4th year students for the The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) by reviewing grade level and overall GPA.
• Review each student packaging to ensure funding was processed and posted correctly.
• Assist students and VA coordinator with the VA benefits programs.
• Assist students with completion of in-school deferment paperwork and forward to the Registrar.
• Assist the Director with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelors Degree is preferred. Two years of related work experience, or a combination of education and work experience. Working knowledge of the Veterans Benefit program preferred. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database programs is required. Must possess excellent computer, telephone, customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be outgoing, perceptive, and self-motivated with the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people. Must be able to communicate articulately and comprehend written and verbal communications. Must be able to function efficiently in a stressful work environment. Must be able to coordinate multiple responsibilities efficiently meeting all required deadlines.

Interested and qualified candidates may forward a cover letter and resume to Kelly Johnson at kljohnson@sullivan.edu.