Financial Aid Customer Service Representative

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Position Status: Non-exempt

Work Hours: Mon-Fri. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; Secondary holidays may be a scheduled work day.

Reports To: Financial Aid Leadership

Location: Orchard Park, NY

Position Description

Summary:

The Financial Aid Customer Service Representative will ensure excellent customer service skills in every interaction through inbound and outbound calls. During award letter delivery, the incumbent will review financial aid student files for accuracy and identify necessary adjustments. The position will provide support to the financial aid team to ensure policy and compliant procedures are adhered to. This position is best suited for someone who prefers a fast-paced environment, adapts to change, is detailed, highly organized and actively engaged with students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Award Letter Review: Counsels prospective and current students and/or parents regarding financial aid, including a review of financial aid package.

• Phone Metrics: Meet or exceed established phone goals for inbound and outbound dials for each session/semester.

• Customer Service: Handle inbound inquiries on a variety of FA topics including status of excess loan funds (ELF), Banner inquiries, and verification follow up, providing customers with accurate information and direction to ensure a world-class student experience.

• Documentation and Accuracy: Review documentation for accuracy and forward to appropriate party for necessary adjustments. Documents all transaction in appropriate communication tool (CRM, Banner, email, etc.).

• Compliance: Adheres to all Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid Guidelines.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

College Competencies:

• Accountability-Takes ownership and seeks continuous improvement opportunities to achieve outcomes above expectations.

• Brand Ambassadorship-Understands our brand and messages it to the students

• Embracing Change-Adapts to changing circumstances by accepting and responding positively to different ideas and approaches.

• Values-Recognizes the impact of the position on others and acts consistent with BSC core values to ensure positive outcomes

• Delivering Program and College Services-Consistently provides appropriate information and guidance to students, groups, individuals and other stakeholders so that appropriate choices and decisions are made

• Manages/Organizes Priorities -- Takes initiative and utilizes resources to insure priorities are met in a timely manner and corrects problems as they arise.

• Outcomes Oriented - Makes efficient use of time and resources to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required

• 1-2 years fast-paced customer service experience required in a high-volume setting

• Prior computer experience with a CRM tracking system and Microsoft Office

• Excellent phone skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience in a call center environment preferred

• Financial aid experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Position also requires the use of computer technology/equipment.

Position requires the ability to hear conversations and receive information in person and over the telephone.

Position requires the ability to convey detailed and important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Background Check or Licensing Requirements:

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary:

$45,500 per year ($21.87 per hour).

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.