Financial Aid/ Business Office Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant for Business Office & Financial Aid IntelliTec College Grand Junction, CO We are currently seeking a Business Office/Financial Aid Assistantfor our Grand Junction, CO Campus. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, quick learners and have a strong desire to help students achieve their educational outcomes. Prior Financial Aid and/or basic accounting experience is desired, but not required. Prior customer service representatives or administrative assistants with an interest in Financial Aid and Education are welcome to apply! About IntelliTec: IntelliTec Colleges, founded in 1965, started with a simple goal to provide skilled workers to the Colorado Springs community. We shortly realized that education was more than just passing along a skill. We noticed that providing a student with an education for a specific skill set would often completely change their lives, and that inspired us to help make that change for as many students as we could. Weve now been accomplishing our goal for over 50 years across our four campuses, three residing in Colorado and one in Albuquerque, NM. Our mission is to build a better community through quality and excellence in career training, and that means preparing our students as best we can to be successful employees when they walk out the door. For our employees, the best days of the year are at each graduation ceremony when we get to see the look of accomplishment on the faces of our graduates as they walk across the stage, knowing theyre on to bigger and better things. Working at IntelliTec is about more than just paying the bills; its about making a difference. We offer technical trades programs in topics ranging from automotive repair to assisting in a medical environment. Program offerings are based on the anticipated need of the communities we live and work in, and we consistently meet with local employers to ensure our students leave with the skills they need in order to be successful. To our own employees, we offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company culture that provides our campuses with support, yet is small enough to ensure you know the company President by name. If youre looking to make a difference in your community, then wed love to have you! Job Summary: We are looking to cross train an employee for duties in our Business Office and Financial Aid Office. Some of your duties would be assisting withthe below Items. Business Office Duties: Accurately enter data into student tuition account regarding all charges billed and payments received Assist veterans with determining their VA benefits and confirm veteran enrollment benefits and costs to the VA office in a timely manner Correctly process withdrawal calculations per State and Federal regulations Maintain communication with students regarding their student tuition account and follow up as necessary Demonstrate effective teamwork with all members of the campus to meet student needs, assisting any student as needed Complete all established business office processes to allow for accurate and timely processing of month-end and other regularly scheduled reporting Financial Aid Duties: Meet with new and prospective students to provide educational cost estimates and discuss payment methods and options Follow-up with new and prospective students to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed Assist parents and/or students with FAFSA filing paperwork to determine financial aid eligibility Determine student eligibility for FSA funds based on ISIR (Institutional Student information Report), resolve issues that arise, and complete all necessary paperwork Complete all established Financial Aid processes, such as verification, award letters, loan originations, etc. to allow for accurate and timely payment of Federal Student Aid Funds Handle the yearly refinancing process with students to ensure timely receipt of second-year funding Establish student work study eligibility and work with HR liaison to complete new hire paperwork Meet with students prior to graduation for exit counseling and to review student loan repayment information Develop and maintain current working knowledge of all applicable financial aid regulations Secondary Duties: Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This position requires medium work, occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds while frequently lifting up to 20 pounds. Administrative work requires sitting for long periods of time and consistent use of a computer. Position is required to express complex topics through speech and written communication. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This position does not require regular driving or overnight travel. Working Hours: Hours will be scheduled within a 40-hour work week. Work will be between the hours of 8:00 AM 7:00 PM, Monday Thursday, and 8:00 AM 5:00 PM on Fridays in order to meet departmental and student needs. Education: Associates degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Additional two (2) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree Experience: 1+ year(s) in business administration, customer service, finance, accounting, education, or related field License(s)/Certification(s): VA School Certifying Official Certificate within 7 days of hire &Must be able to obtain and maintain access to secure government systems. Please fully complete the online job application, including all the questions.