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Form of workArizona College of Nursing is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to join our growing East Hartford, Connecticut campus!
This position is located 100% on-site at the campus.
Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.
Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:
Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.
Reporting to the Financial Aid Director, your main responsibility will be assisting Arizona College students in all aspects of the Financial Aid process and to help ensure the school receives Financial Aid funds in a timely fashion.
The Day-to-Day:
- Counseling students in order to determine their eligibility for Title IV funding, institutional loans, agency assistance, scholarships, and Federal Work Study
- Answering questions and providing continued support to students throughout the Financial Aid process via a variety of communication methods
- Supporting the success of continuing and new students by helping them understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations
- Responsible for meeting assigned productivity goals
This overview represents major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the position, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two years of customer service experience with data entry elements; Financial Aid experience preferred, but not required
- Flexibility to work some evenings and/or Saturdays
- A high degree of professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in an extremely dynamic environment
- Effective problem-solving skills, and a strong desire to help those who have questions or seek
- resolutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills to include knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
What We Are Offering You:
- Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
- Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefits
- Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match
Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.
Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
