Financial Aide (Assistant)
Careers Integrated Resources Inc
Edison, NJ
Job Title: Financial Aide (Assistant)
Location: Edison, NJ, 08837
Duration: 9+ Months (Possible Extension)
Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hr. on W2
Schedule Notes: Fully onsite Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. No hybrid or remote options. Occasional evenings may be required based on department activity. In-person interviews are preferred by leadership.
Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hrs./day, 40 hrs./week
Work Setting: Administrative / Financial Aid Support – Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging
Job Summary:
Assist the Director of Financial Aid in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student financial aid programs for the Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging. Serve as a resource for students regarding financial aid information and support the administration of financial aid processes and documentation.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in financial aid or a related administrative or education role
- Experience processing FAFSA, NJ Grants, and/or STARS
- Ability to process loans and reconcile student aid packages
- Strong data entry accuracy
- Basic PeopleSoft and/or Workday experience
- Office experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- General understanding of education department guidelines
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Background in higher education
- Proficiency in Excel for tracking, documentation, and organization
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to manage high volumes of documentation
Duties:
- Assist the Director of Financial Aid in developing, implementing, and evaluating financial aid programs
- Provide financial aid information and guidance to students
- Prepare financial aid information and application packets
- Maintain scholarship awards and financial aid records
- Stay updated on financial aid regulations, innovations, and changes
- Coordinate with admissions, registration, and fiscal departments regarding financial aid operations
- Collaborate with school administration and staff to ensure accurate information flow
- Communicate effectively with students, families, visitors, and staff
- Assist with student services activities such as graduation and orientation
- Attend administrative staff meetings
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned
- Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior