Job Description

Job purpose

• Provides support to the Financial Aid Office by counseling accepted applicants and current or former students (whether in person, by phone or by email) regarding the financial aid process, missing application information, financial planning, debt management etc.
• Oversees the University's FWS program.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate student employment for Federal Work Study (FWS)
• Request and maintain, in conjunction with the Payroll Office, all necessary paperwork for FWS student employees.
• Counsel and advises students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, money and management and financial planning; individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the student.
• Answers questions, inquiries or request from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.
• Collect and/or analyzes financial data on students to determine aid eligibility and make awards within federal, donor and/or institutional guidelines.
• Award financial assistance from a variety of possible resources, create and maintain award letters.
• Transmit to and receive electronic funds and information from state, federal and local agencies such as: U.S. Department of Education, NSLDS and Pell payments.
• Analyze various system generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines; notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
• Interface with students and/or staff to resolve issues.
• Regularly attend state or regional seminars/webinars and training providing current information of the delivery of financial aid services.
• Supervise FA work study student(s) by determining priority and checking completed work for adherence to standard procedures.
• Perform general office support duties which may include: data entry, filing, answering telephones, scheduling appointments and composing/preparing correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 1 year of related financial aid experience.

About Us

About Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University (vwu.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. VWU is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location

Virginia Wesleyan has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia's largest metropolitan areas, Virginia Wesleyan is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Job Industries

• Accounting & Finance