Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Mississippi

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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Financial Aid Advisor
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College
  • Senatobia, MS FULL_TIME
  • The Financial Aid Advisor provides student-focused service and guidance regarding student aid programs, educational funding options, and the financial aid application process. This is a 12-month staff position reporting to the District Director for Financial Aid.
     

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent with some college experience required
    • Associate’s Degree preferred with previous financial aid experience; OR, two (2) years of experience in financial aid, student counseling, or directly related experience
    • Prior experience in computer data entry.
    • Proficient with MS Office Suite  (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
    • Prior experience operating office equipment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
    • Must be passionate about the Customer/Student Service experience
    • Positive, approachable, collaborative personality.

     

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

    1. Report to the District Director of Financial Aid and assist in administering the total financial aid program. 
    2. Assist students with the completion of FAFSA (Free Application of Federal Student Aid)
    3. Assist and counsel students with the completion of Student Verification and Loans. 
    4. Assist Enrollment Specialists and other staff members with FAFSA nights at high schools. 
    5. Cary out functions in the receptionist area, which include greeting students, answering the telephone, and answering students’ questions about financial aid.
    6. Coordinate Work-Study Program. 
    7. Assist financial aid counselors in awarding a student’s financial aid. 
    8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid or other college administrators. 
    9. Inform students on Pell and Loan procedures.
    10. Maintain current knowledge of Federal Aid Program regulations.
    11. Cancel multiple enrollments in SFP using SFP, Campus Key, Notepad , HTML Formatter, and Postman.
    12. Contact students with blank EFC on the FAFSA. 
    13. Assist with registration and orientation.
    14. Distribute weekly reports to Pell Counselors, Loan officer, advisors, and directors. 
    15. Perform other duties as assigned by the District Director of Financial Aid.

     

    APPLICATION

    Interest applicants must attach and submit the following:

    • Application at www.northwestms.edu
    • Resume
    • Three (3) Professional References


     

  • 5 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Specialist
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College
  • Senatobia, MS FULL_TIME
  • The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for supporting prospective and continuing students by reviewing and evaluating financial aid eligibility; providing efficient and timely delivery of accurat...
  • 2 Months Ago

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ED Financial Counselor
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Branch, MS FULL_TIME
  • Summary Obtains and records patients’ personal and financial information as it is related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or other registration functions in the Emergency Department to ensu...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Mississippi First - Deputy Director
  • Deputy Director - Daniels Solutions
  • Jackson, MS FULL_TIME
  • About Mississippi FirstMississippi First was founded in 2008 by Rachel Canter and her childhood friend, Sanford Johnson. Driven to change the fact that Mississippi has historically been last, our foun...
  • 1 Month Ago

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ED Financial Counselor | Olive Branch, MS | PRN Supplemental Job
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Branch, MS OTHER
  • SummaryObtains and records patients’ personal and financial information as it is related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or other registration functions in the Emergency Department to ensur...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Financial Advisor
  • 11 Financial
  • Jackson, MS FULL_TIME
  • Are you an advisor with an established book of business but aren't happy at your current firm? Then we should talk!Why Us?Compensation: Production payouts of 70% (nearly double the industry average)Ha...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Director of Financial Aid
  • North-West College
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description Job Description This position administers financial aid and student account programs for the College sys...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Financial Aid
  • Wells College
  • East Aurora, NY
  • Wells College is a nationally recognized, private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of N...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Marymount University
  • Arlington, VA
  • It's a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing ...
  • 4/22/2024 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...
  • 4/21/2024 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...
  • 4/20/2024 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...
  • 4/19/2024 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...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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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

Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake. Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$69,987 to $101,240

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Miami, FL
You need to allocate available aid efficiently and fairly with up-to-the-minute data and smooth communications.
January 23, 2020
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Cheyenne, WY
Financial aid can make or break your ability to recruit, enroll, and retain your institution's best prospects.
January 03, 2020