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Financial Aid Director resume example with 17+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
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 05/2015 Financial Aid Director Education 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 02/2014 Financial Aid Officer/Business Office Manager Financial Aid Cleveland 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 02/2011 Senior Admissions Advisor Cleveland 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 01/2007 Senior Admissions Advisor National 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 08/2003 Director of Admissions and Student Services Acupuncture 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 Education Nova Southeastern University, Miami, Florida GPA:
Elementary Education Autism Endorsement Concentration
Expected in Bachelor of Science | Professional Administration Barry University, Miami, Florida GPA:
Professional Administration
Certifications
Community Involvement
Affiliations
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Skills
  • Software: CampusVue, Advantage, FAME, ESP, NSLDS, COD,
  • Public Relations Software: Bacon's Mediasource, Factiva
  • Desktop Publishing Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Barry University

Job Titles Held:

  • Financial Aid Director
  • Financial Aid Officer/Business Office Manager Financial Aid
  • Senior Admissions Advisor
  • Senior Admissions Advisor
  • Director of Admissions and Student Services

Degrees

  • Masters of Science
  • Bachelor of Science

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