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South College is hiring a Financial Aid Officer to support students through the financial aid lifecycle by providing guidance on application, eligibility, and disbursement processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with various departments to support student retention and institutional goals.

Highlights

Advise students and families on financial aid application requirements, award eligibility, and disbursement timelines.
Review and process financial aid applications according to federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation to support compliance, audits, and reporting activities.
Collaborate with enrollment, academic, and business units for timely aid packaging and student retention.
Demonstrate advanced verbal and written communication skills, including resolving complex issues.
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting regulations and decision-making.
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in financial aid, student services, or higher education administration preferred but not required.
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills required.
Benefits include front-loaded PTO, tuition assistance, medical/dental/vision coverage, and 401(k) with employer contribution.

Financial Aid Officer Full Description

Financial Aid Officer
Dublin, OH • Financial Aid

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Financial Aid Officer

Benefits

Front Loaded PTO
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Financial Aid Officer Description

South College is opening a brand new campus in Dublin, Ohio! The Financial Aid Officer supports students through the financial aid lifecycle by providing information, guidance, and assistance with the application, eligibility, and disbursement processes. This position ensures all aid is processed in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, while maintaining a focus on student service, accuracy, and data integrity. The Financial Aid Officer plays a key role in supporting institutional goals related to access, retention, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Advise and assist students and families in understanding and completing the financial aid process, including application requirements, award eligibility, and disbursement timelines.
Review and process financial aid applications in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all student records to support compliance, audits, and reporting activities.
Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, staff, and external stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver excellent service.
Collaborate with enrollment, academic, and business units to ensure timely aid packaging and to support student retention efforts.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to remain current with evolving financial aid regulations and best practices.
Perform complex cognitive tasks such as evaluating conflicting information, interpreting regulations, and exercising independent judgment in decision-making.
Demonstrate advanced verbal and written communication skills in routine and high-stress situations involving students or co-workers.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapting to shifting institutional, regulatory, or student needs.

Requirements

Education

Associate’s degree required
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

Experience in financial aid, student services, or higher education administration preferred but not required.
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply regulatory guidance and institutional policies.

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.

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