Financial Aid Coordinator - Work Study & Loans
- Employer
- Lake Michigan College
- Location
- Benton Harbor
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Financial Aid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Financial Aid Coordinator - Work Study & Loans
Posting Number: 0000729
Reports to: Director, Financial Aid
Department: Professional/Technical
Classification: Professional/Technical
Full or Part-time: Full Time
Job Summary:
Manages financial aid eligibility determination and awarding processes and ensures compliance with financial aid rules and regulations, resolving customer service issues and handling sensitive and confidential records. Provides extraordinary customer service to students and staff members who require financial aid assistance. Provides oversight for all loan and work study programs at the College.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides financial aid advising to students and families regarding application, eligibility, awarding and processing.
2. Manages the Direct Loan program and all alternative and institutional loan programs.
3. Manages the College’s work study programs.
4. Oversees the default management program.
5. Performs application review and determination of students’ eligibility to prepare files for student aid awarding.
6. Reviews financial aid applications selected for verification, verifying accuracy of data and making corrections if needed.
7. Pursues federal database (C-code) resolution, resolving database mismatches including communicating with students and the pertinent responsible agency, e.g. US Department of Education Processing System (CPS) and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
8. Conducts financial aid workshops on and off campus.
9. Serves as back up support for other areas of the Financial Aid Office, including scholarships and grants.
10. Keeps abreast of federal and state financial aid regulations.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
Accountabilities:
Under the limited supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, the Loan and Work Study Coordinator is responsible for providing excellent customer service and administering all of the student loan programs as required by federal law and LMC policy.
Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Two or more years’ experience in Financial Aid or related area required. Experience in a customer service oriented environment highly preferred. Must be proficient in Excel and Word. Prior experience with Ellucian Banner strongly preferred. Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Confidentiality.
Grade: 8
Salary Range: $48,214 - $54,995
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Official College transcripts required upon hire.
Open Date: 01/10/2019
Closing Date:
To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/3083
About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesake’s breathtaking shoreline.
Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our region’s future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.
Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the college’s facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.
Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.
LMC’s main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet it’s less than a half-day’s drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.
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Organization
Lake Michigan College is located in southwestern Michigan, approximately 90 minutes from Chicago and 40 minutes from South Bend, Indiana. Situated on the Lake Michigan shoreline, the College’s 580-square-mile district includes all of Berrien County as well as Covert Township and the South Haven school district in Van Buren County.
The College’s four campus locations serve 170,000 residents with unique degree and credential offerings, online courses, and a reputation for quality instruction. The College offers more than 100 certificate and degree programs certificates. The College serves nearly 7,000 students annually, drawing students from seven surrounding counties in Michigan and Indiana. It has achieved record setting enrollments over the past five years, including, in 2013, the largest graduating class in the College’s 67-year history. The student body is a diverse mix of traditional-aged and adult students, international students, military veterans, and an ethnic blend that matches the overall demographic profile of the College’s district. Students have access to a wide range of support services, student life activities, and intercollegiate athletics that contribute to a well-rounded higher education experience.
A commitment to student success, ongoing assessment, and fulfillment of the region’s training and education needs is central to the College’s progressive approach to program development and facility planning. Recent examples include expansion of health care career program offerings into the new Healthcare Education Institute; introduction of an energy production technology program culminating in a baccalaureate degree in energy production; and a five-year project, funded in part by a $2 million Title III grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, to redesign all science curriculum and renovate classroom space on two campuses. Finally, as one of the first “Achieve the Dream” Colleges in the country, the College uses data extensively to monitor and report on student success and institutional achievements.
New initiatives on the horizon include the addition of on-campus student housing scheduled to open in fall 2014. The dorms, located on the Napier Avenue Campus, will attract even more students from an even greater radius. The College will also soon be one of the first community colleges in Michigan to offer a baccalaureate degree program thanks to recent State legislation that opens up this opportunity to better serve residents.
The College has developed on-campus partnerships with Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, and Siena Heights University to increase access to higher education within the region. These partnerships provide local, specialized training in agriculture as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a variety of majors.
In addition to programmatic offerings, the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center for Arts & Technology is located on the College’s main campus in Benton Township. The Mendel Center is a 190,000-square-foot conference and performing arts center that attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually through conferences, meetings, and events, as well as through national and international touring entertainment in the 1,517-seat Mainstage theater.
Through flexible, responsive management, Lake Michigan College is a relevant part of the success and future economic development of the southwest corner of Michigan. By being alert to the changing needs of local businesses, industries, and students, the College is a key player in the growth of the region while helping students prepare for fulfilling, productive careers.
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