Job Overview

the financial aid administrator will oversee the daily operations of the financial aid office at aveda institute new mexico. they will support the institute's mission to deliver a high-quality, professional education and achieve the goals of fostering learning, exceptional customer service, and environmental stewardship by ensuring financial resources are available to all current and prospective students.

• provide personalized guidance on financial aid eligibility, fafsa application procedures, available aid programs and tailor information to meet each student's unique need and circumstances.
• counsel students and parents through the financial aid application procedure.
• ensure all software systems are current with federal financial aid information.
• check and confirm documentation for federal financial aid packages.
• generate financial aid award letters for students.
• draft and distribute disbursement letters to students, maintaining a copy for institutional records.
• compile financial aid packages for prospective students.
• assess and confirm student eligibility for federal funds.
• pull and analyze satisfactory academic progress (sap) reports.
• make necessary updates to the national student loan data system (nslds).
• execute strategies to manage loan defaults.
• analyze the institutional student information report (isir) to determine awards and student eligibility.
• ensure continued compliance with federal requirements including submit recertification documents for ainm.
• assist accounting department, school director and admissions with audit requirements.
• other duties as assigned.

• bachelor's degree preferred
• experience in beauty/cosmetology or trade school educational industry preferred
• fundamental knowledge of and respect for the education process
• five years' experience in financial aid and/or management preferred
• understanding of principles of financial management
• advanced computer skills - all microsoft office applications; appropriate programs for federal and state financial aid services
• satisfactory results background check and credential verification
• strong leadership/management skills
• detail-oriented, organized and self-motivated
• communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• ability to work with others in a cooperative manner
• ability to multi-task under demanding and fast-paced circumstances
• proficient in speaking - classroom and/or public sector
• prefer bi-lingual in spanish/english

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