Everglades University is an accredited, private not-for-profit university offering bachelor's and master's degree programs that prepare students to advance in their careers or fields of study. The mission of Everglades University is to provide quality education to adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a collaborative environment where each individual has the opportunity to achieve personal growth. The University seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values. The University supports the academic endeavor through research, scholarly contribution, and service, to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs both on campus and online.

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Financial Aid Officer is to guide students through the financial aid process and ensure they are properly funded, packaged and prepared to start each semester. The Financial Aid Officer will:
- Assist the student with filling out the FAFSA
- Determine the student's title IV eligibility
- Create cost estimates and explain funding options to the students and parents
- Work with students to obtain the documentation necessary to process their aid if they are selected for verification
- Review weekly reports to ensure all students' financial aid has been processed
- Submit financial aid packages to be processed by established deadlines
- Ensure a low rate of return due to errors on all packages submitted to be processed
- Provide excellent customer service and answers to student inquiries

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Demonstrated ability of Key Behaviors
- Knowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpful
- Knowledge of title IV regulations helpful
- Knowledge of CampusVue software helpful
- Financial Aid Experience helpful
- Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basis

Key Behaviors:
- Dependability: Respond to requests in a timely manner
- Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities
- Decision Making: Display willingness to make decisions
- Communication: Effectively communicate with others
- Time Management: Able to complete all job requirements in allotted time
- Work Ethic: Display an organized and results-oriented approach, and motivation to perform without extensive direction
- Accuracy: Display a high quality of work and level of accuracy

This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to anchambers@evergladesuniversity.edu and tdauber@evergladesuniversity.edu . Campus contact information listed on our website at www.evergladesuniversity.edu

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