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This position is responsible for administering the State of Michigan programs, assisting

with endowed funds management, assisting with athletic awards, assisting in

recruitment and retention efforts of the college through counseling of new and current

students and their parents, participating in financial aid workshops, as well as daily

communication via phone and email.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Administers the State of Michigan Programs.

o Reviews and maintains knowledge about all program requirements

o Reviews rosters for eligibility and coordinates awarded aid

o Certifies and requests reimbursements on the State of Michigan portal

o Balances all programs and performs closeouts when necessary

o Assist with awarding of endowing funds

o Coordinates matching students to appropriate endowed scholarships

o Manages tracking of endowed scholarship funding levels in spreadsheets

o Discusses available loans, grants, and scholarship fund options

o Answers incoming phone calls and responds to emails in FA mailbox.

o Assists students with determining loan amounts needed; advising to

borrow responsibly and discusses repayment responsibility / options

o Explains how adding and dropping classes will affect loans and other aid.

o Discusses financial aid and how that relates to Student Accounts and

billing

o Assists with maintaining and updating information on the Financial Aid

website

o Returns skip tracing notices to lenders and servicers

o Prepares mailings (initial award offers) and retrieves mail for office

o Attends events such as FAFSA completion events & high school financial

aid events

o Develops / Presents at AQ Open House, Accepted Student Days, STAR

Days, other on campus events, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS :

websites used in financial aid

accommodations

Work Environment & Physical Demands

MISSION, VISION, VALUES :

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values : Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of "appreciative inquiry" to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement :

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values : Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.