Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Utah

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Technician 2, Financial Aid
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Assist students and others as they navigate the financial aid process, in-person, email, and by phone. Provide verbal and written responses to questions about the application, processing, aid offers, and relevant policies.
    Review and process incoming documents. Work reports. Collect and compile data on in-person contacts.
    Work in evenings without direct supervision.
    Hours for this position are Monday- Thursday 10:30 am – 7:00 pm. Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
    Essential Responsibilities and Duties
    • Work with students in-person and via email to assist in the completion and processing of financial aid applications. This may include helping complete forms and applications, answering questions, providing information, resolving problems, and other related tasks.
    • Work in evenings without direct supervision.
    • Review and process incoming documents. Work reports. Collect and compile data on in-person contacts.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • One (1) year paid, full-time experience in financial aid and/or customer service.
    Education can be substituted for full-time experience on a 1:1 basis.
    Part time experience may be considered on a prorated basis.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience and or knowledge of Financial Aid.
    Experience with Banner.
    Must have excellent work attendance.
    Nine (9)- twelve (12) months or more of Customer Service experience.
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Knowledge of Title IV financial aid.
    • Knowledge of Banner computer system preferred.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
    • Knowledge of Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) policies, procedures, and programs.
    • Effective interpersonal communication skills and experience (customer service, listening, writing, assisting).
    • Knowledge of general office procedures.
    • Data input experience.
    • Adaptable to frequent change.
    • Function in high stress environment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
    • Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
    Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties
    Willingness to help other staff members when asked.
    Special Instructions
    Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above. More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

    SLCC Highlights
    Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

    Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
    FLSA Non-Exempt SLCC Information
    Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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Financial Aid Scanning Technician
  • Weber State University
  • Ogden, UT FULL_TIME
  • Position Details WSU's Commitment to Diversity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Student Financial Aid Officer (Hybrid in Murray)
  • Arizona College of Nursing
  • Murray, UT OTHER
  • Why You Should Work With Us: Arizona College of Nursing is seeking a Financial Aid Officer (Continuing Students) to join our growing team! This position offers a Monday-Friday hybrid work schedule, wi...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director of Business Development
  • Taycor Financial
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Director of Business Development Taycor Financial is a rapidly-scaling equipment leasing and finance company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with offices also in Irvine, CA and Salt Lake City, UT. S...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Regional Director - Specialist
  • LPL Financial Corp
  • Remote Utah, UT FULL_TIME
  • Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • CardWorks/Merrick Bank
  • South Jordan, UT FULL_TIME
  • The accuracy and visibility into the Bank’s financial reporting process is the cornerstone of ensuring the Bank remains compliant and profitable. The Director, Internal Controls position assists the S...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
  • Wesleyan University
  • Middletown, CT
  • Position Information Position Information Job Posting Number S01296 Position Title Assistant Director of Financial Aid D...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid Campus Cranford Department Fina...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Southern California Institute of Technology
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Description The Associate Director of Financial Aid is responsible for leading and overseeing the operation of the Finan...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Union County College
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid Campus Cranford Department Fina...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Financial Aid
  • Husson University
  • Bangor, ME
  • The Director provides leadership to the Office of Financial Aid (OFA), overseeing all aspects of financial aid operation...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Aid Director
  • Hult International Business School
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Description Position at Hult International Business School The Opportunity The Financial Aid Director is a key partner t...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
  • Gannon University
  • Erie, PA
  • Assistant Director of Financial Aid Position Summary: Administrative position to support the Financial Aid Office repres...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • Job Details Job Location Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year ...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
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