Financial Aid Specialist

                                                         STACEY JAMES INSTITUTE

                                                       “FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST”

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt

Onsite - Parker, Colorado

Pay: starting at $23.00 per hour DOE

Contact: [email protected]

About Us:

Stacey James Institute is a premier accredited beauty school offering state of the art education in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hairstyling, Barbering and Nails. We provide the highest quality education and expertise to prepare every student with the skills and confidence they need to prepare, graduate, and pass the state board. With campuses in Parker and Littleton, Colorado, our experienced and dedicated instructors are committed to share our industry knowledge to help you nurture your talents and discover new skill sets in a supportive, positive and empowered environment.

The Opportunity:

The “Financial Aid Specialist” works with prospective students and continuing students in a personalized way to assist with the financial aid application process, eligibility, documentation, disbursement and federal/state policies of receiving financial aid. This is a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient financial aid process for our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our third-party servicer and the Department of Education to facilitate and manage all aspects of the financial aid process.
• Guide students through the financial aid process, ensuring timely completion of required documentation.
• Track student financial aid deadlines, follow up on missing documents, and provide clear communication regarding due dates.
• Be proactive in enforcing deadlines; if students fail to submit required documentation in a timely manner, the Financial Aid Specialist will be responsible for placing students on a leave of absence until compliance is met. Our software aids the students in this process.
• Maintain and manage financial aid information using Google Sheets and Excel, ensuring data accuracy and organization.
• Provide support to students with questions related to financial aid options and help them understand their financial responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience working in financial aid with Title IV and FAFSA required.
• Experience in federal and institutional need analysis with the ability to interpret and analyze income and assets. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Docs and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial deadlines clearly and effectively to students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, third-party servicers, and staff.Comfortable enforcing financial policies and procedures, including implementing leave of absence protocols for non-compliance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting pay from $23.00 per hour based on experience.

• First performance review after 6 months with the potential for pay adjustments based on performance.
• 401(k)) and 401(k) matching.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Kaiser Gold plan and Stacey James Institute will pay half of our employee’s premium as our contribution!
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.

Stacey James Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law or regulation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.