Financial aid Jobs in Westminster, CO

New Student Financial Aid Advisor (Hybrid) Location : Lakewood, CO Target Salary $21.63- $22.60 an hour Target Fill Date : September 2, 2024 Rocky Mountain College of Art +Design is looking for a New Student Financial Aid Advisor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing an assigned caseload on all aspects of financial aid programs including determination of financial aid eligibility, need analysis, verification, making awards and authorizing disbursements. They develop student budgets, and assist in creating departmental policy and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises students and parents on various forms of financial aid including federal financial aid (Title IV), veteran’s benefits, alternative loans, scholarships, state vocational rehab, military tuition assistance and other payment options.
• Assists with auditing of student records. Revises awards when adding outside tuition assistance such as scholarship awards, employer tuition assistance, military tuition assistance or any other outside assistance for educational purposes.
• Reconciles discrepancies in student aid regarding loans through written and oral communications with staff of the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) processor.
• Processes Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) C-codes including selective service issues, Social Security number verification, and citizenship / immigration status.
• Reviews and analyzes FAFSA and Financial Aid documentation, follow up on missing or inconsistent data, and ensure students’ award packages are completed timely.
• Exercises professional judgment to determine if adjustments should be made; makes award adjustments and recalculations on less complex cases, as appropriate.
• Conducts student orientations, entrance and exit interviews in accordance with federal, university and agency guidelines.
• Reviews loan related financial documents for accuracy and provides signature approval / disapproval.
• On occasion, interacts with third party affiliates to include, but not limited to : Department of Education (DoE), loan servicers, and third party financial aid partners.
• Participates in the review and adjudication of appeals for scholarships and academic progress.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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About RMCAD

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is an innovative, rigorous, and community-oriented global learning environment that inspires passion for critical thinking and prepares learners to be forces of change in the creative industries, our communities, and the world. RMCAD was established in 1963 by Philip J. Steele, who had a vision to provide students with a quality higher education in art and design. RMCAD continues to experience growth since its comparatively modest beginnings and now thrives on a lush, historic campus including more than 23 acres of land and 16 buildings. We are also pioneers in the online learning environment for art and design. RMCAD currently has over 1,400 students enrolled.

RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that “Our students come first.” The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developing an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes values and reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

Our Benefits

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer