Financial Aid Director resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Diligent and driven professional with 17 years of experience in higher education who has achieved success in a variety of roles with increasing levels of responsibility. An effective communicator and team-builder with strong analytical, management and organizational skills.
I am looking to become part of a dynamic and hard-working team of professionals where I can incorporate my results oriented and customer focused skills.
Summary of Skills
Problem resolution
Self-starter
Deadline-oriented
Microsoft Office
Staff motivation
Reliable
Excellent communication skills
People-oriented
Flexible
Inspiring team leader
Knowledge in Federal and State regulations, as well as well versed in Accreditation requirements
Strong communicator
Meticulous attention to detail
Skilled multi-tasker
organizational skills
Active listening skills
Energetic work attitude
oriented
Experience in higher education: administration, registrar, students services, admissions/recruitment, placement, business office and financial aid
Professional Experience
01/2014 to 05/2015Financial Aid DirectorEducation First | Phoenix, AZ,
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Administer all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures relating to student financial aid & scholarships, creating budget projections, coordinating the day-to-day management of the Financial Aid Office, supervising office staff, preparing all federal, state, and institutional reports pertaining to aid/scholarships, and serving as liaison to state and federal funding agencies.
Administering the Title IV student financial aid programs: PELL GRANTS, STAFFORD LOANS, PLUS LOANS, and state funding such as FSAG and Bright Futures.
03/2011 to 02/2014Financial Aid Officer/Business Office Manager
Financial AidCleveland Chiropractic College | Overland Park, KS,
Works with Financial Aid Director to assist current and prospective students with questions pertaining to the completion of the FAFSA Application.
Creates and maintains financial files on all students and ensures all financial aid files are complete.
Works with prospective students in collecting documentation needed for financial aid files.
Prepares estimated award letters for prospects.
Conducts financial entrance interviews with all students.
Conducts financial exit interview with all students graduating or drop students to discuss balance and completeness of file.
Meet with Financial Aid Director and Admissions Director once a week to discuss prospect students and pending documentation.
Maintains database with information adequate information need for Default Management Company and sends them monthly list of drops and grads.
Every August, posts new crime statistics in student lounge and forwards a copy to CEO for Student Handbook revision.
Business Office Posts all transactions from daily logs to student ledgers.
Reviews ledgers monthly to ensure all charges and payments are posted correctly.
Makes adjustments to ledgers as needed.
Posts all excess cash checks to student ledgers.
Prepare monthly invoices/tuition statements for all students.
Mail and hand-deliver all students their monthly invoices.
Assess all late fees for students paying after the five-day grace period.
Speaks with students who are behind in their tuition payments.
Runs Credit Balance & Outstanding Balance Reports monthly for all students.
Meets with College President monthly to discuss this report and makes sure President is scheduled to meet with these students.
01/2007 to 02/2011Senior Admissions AdvisorCleveland Chiropractic College | Overland Park, KS,
In charge of in-bound and out-bound calls to and from prospective students.
Responsible for the recruitment, registration and enrollment of students.
Provided information and guidelines to students' pertaining to entrance exams and evaluated students' eligibility for enrollment.
Assisted students and their families with all matters pertaining to admissions.
Coordinated new student orientations with the admissions team and participated in high school/college fairs, job fairs and promotional events.
07/2003 to 01/2007Senior Admissions AdvisorNational School Of Technology | City, STATE,
Evaluated students' eligibility for enrollment.
Coordinated new student orientations with the admissions team and participated in high school/college fairs, job fairs and promotional events.
Maintained active communication with students throughout their enrollment period in order to achieve high retention.
Assisted students and their families with all matters pertaining to admissions.
03/1998 to 08/2003Director of Admissions and Student ServicesAcupuncture And Massage College | City, STATE,
Evaluated student files and performed entrance/exit counseling.
Promoted programs and activities presented by the school.
Organized graduation ceremonies, open houses, community service events and orientations.
Developed and maintained relationship with business contacts to find future employment for graduates.
Provided overall support for students.
Education and Training
Expected in Masters of Science | Elementary EducationNova Southeastern University, Miami, FloridaGPA: Elementary Education Autism Endorsement Concentration
Expected in Bachelor of Science | Professional AdministrationBarry University, Miami, FloridaGPA: Professional Administration
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School Attended
Nova Southeastern University
Barry University
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Financial Aid Director
Financial Aid Officer/Business Office Manager
Financial Aid