The Financial Aid Director will oversee the daily operations of the Financial Aid Office at Aveda Institute New Mexico. They will support the Institute's mission to deliver a high-quality, professional education and achieve the goals of fostering learning, exceptional customer service, and environmental stewardship by ensuring financial resources are available to all current and prospective students.
- Provide personalized guidance on financial aid eligibility, FAFSA application procedures, available aid programs and tailor information to meet each student's unique need and circumstances.
- Counsel students and parents through the financial aid application procedure.
- Ensure all software systems are current with federal financial aid information.
- Check and confirm documentation for federal financial aid packages.
- Generate financial aid award letters for students.
- Draft and distribute disbursement letters to students, maintaining a copy for institutional records.
- Compile financial aid packages for prospective students.
- Assess and confirm student eligibility for federal funds.
- Pull and analyze Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) reports.
- Make necessary updates to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
- Execute strategies to manage loan defaults.
- Analyze the Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) to determine awards and student eligibility.
- Ensure continued compliance with federal requirements including Submit recertification documents for AINM.
- Assist Accounting Department, School Director and Admissions with Audit requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in Beauty/Cosmetology or Trade School Educational industry preferred
- Fundamental knowledge of and respect for the education process
- Five years' experience in financial aid and/or management preferred
- Understanding of principles of financial management
- Advanced computer skills – all Microsoft Office applications; appropriate programs for Federal and State financial aid services
- Satisfactory results background check and credential verification
- Strong leadership/management skills
- Detail-oriented, organized and self-motivated
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work with others in a cooperative manner
- Ability to multi-task under demanding and fast-paced circumstances
- Proficient in speaking – classroom and/or public sector
- Prefer bi-lingual in Spanish/English
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