Financial Aid Officer I

Colorado Technical University Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category Banking/Real Estate/Mortgage Professionals Learn what it's like to succeed on every level, when you build the career of a lifetime at Colorado Technical University. Offering accredited programs for degrees in a wide variety of areas, we provide a competitive edge to students who can receive professional certificates in addition to doctoral, bachelor's and associate's degrees. Our career-enhancing advantages are not limited to the progress of our students. They also apply to the incredible career opportunities that we offer to individuals with the right combination of talent, ambition and experience to help us grow and succeed. In the process, you too, will learn, grow and expand upon your knowledge as you realize the satisfaction of a career well spent expanding the minds of others, and expanding your own potential. Financial Aid Officer I Job Description Responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely financial aid services to the students as well as monitoring for compliance with all Federal and State regulations or other organizations providing financial aid.  Assists in completing reports as needed.  Responsibilities:Maintains harmonious, efficient and courteous service to customers. Calculates financial aid eligibility for students and prospective students. Completes students’ financial aid package in a timely and accurate manner. Assists students by selecting the most beneficial financial aid packaging, including grants and loans. Requests financial aid monies from guarantee agencies so that those funds can be applied to the student’s account. Monitors student academic status to ensure proper financial aid eligibility. Acquires and maintains current and accurate expertise relative to various state and federal financial aid programs. Works to ensure 100% accuracy on all internal and external audits of work performed. Works with manager and director on all professional judgment.  Requirements:High School diploma required, Associate Degree in Business or Accounting or two years of direct, full-time, financial aid officer experience preferred.  Requires good knowledge of Excel and MS Word, good communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to explain and understand complex information, and strong interpersonal skills.  Must be able to handle frustrations of customer with tack and diplomacy as well as work on several projects at same time.  Must be able to organize and manage the work to meet deadlines and adhere to a flexible work schedule. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.  Applicants must submit a cover letter including salary requirements along with a resume. Colorado Technical University offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), Employee Stock Program and tuition reimbursement.EEO employer Colorado Technical University is committed to being a leader in diversity by nurturing a culture that values our differences and in which all members of our community are treated with dignity and respect.  We believe that a diverse culture continues to evolve, and provides an opportunity for all to contribute through the use of their distinctive strengths, talents and perspectives.  Increasing our diversity, and demonstrating the value we place on diversity, contributes to the success of our shared enterprise.