Student Finance Officer I

 

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:  Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.  The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.  Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.  Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

 

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 

 Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

 

 

Position Summary:

The Student Finance Officer (SFO), under the direction of the Associate Director of Student Finance, provides assistance to prospective and continuing students in understanding the policies and procedures of financial aid programs, and the interpretation and compliance of federal regulations – Title IV federal and state financial aid.   The incumbent must possess an excellent knowledge of and demonstrated ability to administer generally accepted practices with regard to financial aid, in compliance with applicable regulations.  In addition, the SFO is responsible for providing assistance to prospective and continuing students with student account inquiries. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and relate well to a broad variety of constituencies.

 

Starting Salary: $27.17 hourly ($53,000 annualized), full-time.

Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans:  Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

 

Required education and experience:

Education:    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience in Financial Aid and/or Accounting/Student Accounting roles.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Financial Aid, Student Business Services, or similar environment. Knowledge of state and federal student financial aid programs. Higher education work experience required.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: None.

 

Competency:

•             Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office applications, as well as Campus Nexus or other equivalent SIS database preferred.

•             Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

•             Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

•             Proven ability to work effectively as a team player.

•             Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.

•             Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.

•             Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines and maintain composure under high stress conditions.

•             Ability to be optimistic, positive and supportive in all interactions with others.

•             High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

 

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.