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Lincoln Technical Institute Financial Aid Manager - Education in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lincoln Tech is looking for an experienced Financial Aid Manager to lead the school in the daily operation of the Financial Aid Department to ensure all incoming students are accurately and completely packaged. Assist in planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring the timely processing of Financial Aid in accordance with federal and/or state regulations and Company policy. Lead the training, development, and evaluation of staff to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. Evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedure, and legal requirements. Ensure confidentiality among all Financial Aid staff. FA Manager will also be responsible for the daily management of Financial Aid Advisors and staff. Work schedule will be determined by the Campus President to determine all campus needs requiring FA participation are covered. This may include evening and weekend events.
Requirements
Associate's Degree and at least 2 years' experience in Title IV Administratio or 3 or more years' experience in Title IV Administration and management
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
Ability to manage a team of employees
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Prior experience managing a team of FA Advisor strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Ensure all incoming student aid packages are complete and accurate.
Ensure all incoming student files are complete, and all needed documents are collected in a timely manner.
Reaching out to students to assist in the completion of packaging as well as working closely with all departments and Campus President to ensure all start requirements are in place when students begin school.
Ensure compliance with Lincoln's mission to provide outstanding customer service throughout the student experience.
Management of the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department and implement new policies to ensure the accurate, timely, and ethical awarding and processing of Title IV program funds according to federal and/or state regulations and Company policies and procedures.
Hire, train, manage and supervise Financial Aid Advisors. Responsible for adequate training and development of all Financial Aid staff, maintenance of planning load as needed, and provide for self and staff professional and personal development.
Assist with tracking the allocation of campus-based financial aid funds.
Answer student questions concerning the student aid package promptly, professionally, and accurately.
Perform routine audits on active and inactive student files to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.
Oversee the processing of new and student loan and grant applications. Monitor and track the school's Institutional Loan Program.
Responsible for the accurate completion of verification and documentation of independent status.
Oversee and monitor maintenance of the document tracking systems within the office (Pell Grants, Federal loans, income tax returns, etc.) as required.
Monitoring the weekly receivable Due But Not Received report.
Assist with coordinating the school's response to any internal/external audit related to the management of Title IV program.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Full-Time Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Growth Opportunities
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For over 75 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Learn More
Call: (973) 766-9045
Email: careers@lincolntech.edu
Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers
