Financial Aid Officer

Hours

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Occasional evenings and weekends)

Start Date:

Immediate
The Opportunity  The primary responsibility of the Financial Aid Officer (FAO) is to provide financial counselling to students enabling them to obtain educational funding resources. In addition, you will collect tuition and courseware fees as well as maintain student records.
The FAO will support the vision, mission, and values of triOS College while contributing to a positive, supportive and student-focused team environment of respect, integrity, dedication and readiness, embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.
Responsibilities   Interview student applicants to discuss financial options.
Process students' financial applications.
Create payment plans for students.
Maintain financial reports, issue receipts, and track payments.
Daily Banking (deposits and credit cards).
Student Accounts / Accounts Receivable / Collections.
Financial Aid administration and funds distribution.
Follow-up with students and administer the Student Loan Default Management tasks.
Correspondence with Career Colleges and Financial Institutions.
Enter student data in Great Plains (GP) & XCAS (when applicable).
Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications   1 to 2 years of related work experience.
Experience working with student financial aid is considered an asset.
Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working in a Private Career College.
A strong background in customer service and sales.
Proficient with MS Office, primarily Word and Excel.
We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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