Specialist, Financial Aid

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $44,213 - $55,267; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Process financial aid applications
Verify financial aid documentation
Interpret federal student aid regulations
Harrisburg Area Community College is seeking a Specialist in Financial Aid to assist with processing federal and state financial aid, engage with students, and ensure their customer service needs are met. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with four years of relevant experience

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for processing federal and state financial aid while ensuring all customer service needs of students are addressed effectively.
  • The role requires analyzing and interpreting complex federal student aid regulations to make accurate decisions regarding student aid eligibility and verification.
  • Staff members must maintain high ethical standards, ensure transparency in communications, and build effective relationships with faculty and college leadership.

Matching Summary

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Harrisburg Area Community College is seeking a Specialist in Financial Aid to assist with processing federal and state financial aid, engage with students, and ensure their customer service needs are met. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with four years of relevant experience.

Salary

Base: $44,213 - $55,267; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process financial aid applications
  • Verify financial aid documentation
  • Interpret federal student aid regulations
  • Resolve C codes using NSLDS data
  • Maintain accuracy in production targets
  • Communicate with students via multiple channels

Nice-to-have

  • Financial Aid experience preferred
  • Subject matter expertise development
  • Cross-unit team collaboration
  • Professional network maintenance
  • Cultural sensitivity awareness

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 4 years of relevant experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Compliance with PA ACT 15

Work Rights

Not specified

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