Financial Aid Officer

Rasmussen College is growing!  We are currently seeking a Financial Aid Officer to join our team in Fort Myers, FL.

Rasmussen College is a fast growing company. We work in a highly energized and entrepreneurial environment. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, short and long term disability policies, and 401K. We also offer generous tuition scholarships for employees and immediate family looking to pursue their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees.

General Duties:

• Implement financial aid policies as directed, ensuring compliance to state and federal regulations, audit requirements and the College’s policies.
• Assist prospective and current students in completing financial aid applications; track and collect all necessary information/paperwork.
• Confer with outside financial agencies regarding student’s eligibility for assistance.
• Determine eligibility for and tracking of financial awards.
• Advise and counsel students on financial aid options and maintains contact with students throughout the application process.
• Track all student financial packages and prepare requested tracking reports accurately and on time.

• Conduct entrance and exit counseling interviews, advising student of repayment schedule calculations.

• Ensure loan recipients receive appropriate default management letters and/or delinquent/preclaim     letters respectively.

• Work effectively with other campus and college admissions personnel.

• Maintain accurate knowledge of the College’s products, services, and competition.

• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

 
About Our Company: 

Rasmussen College, Inc. is a premier provider of online educational experiences delivering Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and Doctoral degree programs through its network of 18 campuses and partnerships with leading universities. With more than 900 employees, Rasmussen is a fast growing company with a highly energized and entrepreneurial environment. The competitive salary and benefits package includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, short and long term disability policies, and 401K. Rasmussen also offers generous tuition scholarships for employees and immediate family looking to pursue their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees.

For more information on Rasmussen College, Inc., please visit our website at http://Corporate.Rasmussen.edu.  

Rasmussen has offices in Chicago, Orlando and the Twin Cities, and campuses in 5 Midwest and Southeast states. 

TO APPLY:  Please send resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

  • Minimum of one to three years of related experience and/or training, preferably within a financial aid, finance counseling or loan processing environment.

  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to maintain records and files with precision and accuracy.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills are necessary. This position requires the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.

  • High degree of professional and telephone etiquette.

  • Excellent customer relations skills a must.

  • Above average aptitude for math.

  • General knowledge of the higher education industry preferred, but not required.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

  • Working knowledge of financial software preferred but not required.

  • Good command of the English language, in both oral and written form.

  • A professional appearance and telephone manner.