Financial Aid Manager

Financial Aid Manager

The Lincoln Tech campus in Grand Prairie, TX is looking for a Financial Aid Manager to lead the school in the daily operation of the Financial Aid Department to ensure all incoming students are accurately and completely packaged. Assist in planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring the timely processing of financial aid in accordance with federal and / or state regulations and company policy. Lead the training, development, and evaluation of staff to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. Evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, company, and / or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedure, and legal requirements. FA Manager will also be responsible for the daily management of Financial Aid Advisors and staff. Work schedule will be determined by the Campus President to determine all campus needs requiring FA participation are covered. This may include evening and weekend events.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Bachelor's Degree preferred) and at least 2 years' experience in Title IV Administration or 3 or more years' experience in Title IV Administration and financial aid management

Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Financial Aid systems

Ability to manage a team of financial aid advisors

Responsibilities

Reaching out to students to assist in the completion of packaging as well as working closely with all departments and Campus President to ensure all start requirements are in place when students begin school

Management of the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department and implement new policies to ensure the accurate, timely, and ethical awarding and processing of Title IV program funds according to federal and / or state regulations and company policies and procedures

Perform routine audits on active and inactive student files to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations

Oversee the processing of new and continuing student loan and grant applications. Monitor and track the school's Institutional Loan Program

Responsible for the accurate completion of verification and documentation of independent status

Oversee and monitor maintenance of the document tracking systems within the office (Pell Grants, Federal loans, income tax returns, etc.) as required

Assist with coordinating the school's response to any internal / external audit related to the management of the Title IV program

Full-Time Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth Opportunities

About Us

For over 75 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive / Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.