Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
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About Us:
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Essential Job Functions: 1. Reviews student accounts for completion, accuracy and adjustments in accordance with federal financial aid regulations, state statutes, and institutional guidelines.
2.Provides counseling and advisement services to prospective and current students and parents relative to financial aid, registration, student accounts, recruitment, admissions and transfer credits.
3.Conducts financial aid presentations and workshops for prospective and current students. Financial aid workshops are held at both local and out of area locations, both in person and via tele or video conference, and may be held in the evenings and weekends.
4.Performs a variety of financial aid duties to ensure that students maintain financial aid eligibility, as required by the United States Department of Education.
5.Serves as a key liaison with undergraduate and graduate admission offices regarding recruitment, housing and residential life, cost of attendance, scholarships, student employment, payment plans and other financial aid matters.
6.Communicates directly with academic units regarding registration issues for students requesting financial aid.
7.Attends and participates in workshops and meetings as it relates to financial aid.
8.Participates in annual undergraduate student housing initiative providing one on one counseling to First Time-In-College students and parents that includes student outreach and an educational overview of financial obligations.
9.Accesses federal, state and/or private platforms to review and report student information.
Works evening and weekends as requested.
Completes other projects as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Marginal Job Functions: 1. Prepares reports as requested by the Financial Aid senior management.
2.Travels to and participates in job related meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1.Clerical
2.Customer and Personal Service
3.General knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills:
1.Critical Thinking
2.Service Orientation
3.Self-Direction
4.Complex Problem Solving
5.Time Management
6.Judgment and Decision Making
Abilities:
1.Detail Oriented
2.Oral Comprehension & Expression
3.Deductive Reasoning
4.Inductive Reasoning
5.Ability to maintain confidential information.
6.Ability to work flexible hours in the evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
1.Speech Recognition
2.Speech Clarity
3.Near Vision
4.May be required to work nights or weekends.
5.Travel
6.May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7.May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: High School Diploma Major (if required): Required Experience: High School Diploma and four (4) years of experience in a business, finance, or academic environment,
Associate's Degree or 60 college credits and three (3) years of relevant business experience,
Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of relevant business experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Financial aid work experience. Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? Yes Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
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