Financial Aid Specialist

Description

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Financial Aid Specialist today with Galen College of Nursing.

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Financial Aid Specialist to be a part of our team.

The Financial Aid Specialist will ensure accurate and timely administration of Title IV programs and effectively and efficiently balance competing priorities while doing so. Financial Aid Specialists usually have a concentration of one or more areas of specialty as shown below.

Position Responsibilities

Verification Specialist:

• Thorough documentation in Ellucian Colleague regarding work performed on student accounts.
• Thorough documentation and processing of workflows and document uploads within the OnBase document management system.
• Perform ISIR corrections.
• Perform verification reviews for all campuses.
• Communicate with the Campus Financial Aid staff about missing items, additional items needed, etc. regarding any issues related to verification.

Withdrawal Specialist:

• Thorough documentation in Ellucian Colleague regarding work performed on student accounts.
• Thorough documentation and processing of workflows and document uploads within the OnBase document management system.
• Perform all withdrawal calculations within federal guidelines.

Packaging Specialist:

• Thorough documentation in Ellucian Colleague regarding work performed on student accounts.
• Thorough documentation and processing of workflows and document uploads within the OnBase document management system.
• Package the Title IV financial aid for new potential students and repacks for continuing students.
• Communicate with the Campus Financial Aid staff and/or FA Specialist (Verification) about missing items, additional items needed, etc. regarding any issues which prevent packaging.

All:

• Assign additional documents for students as needed.
• Assist in other phases of financial aid as necessary.
• Attend financial aid training, workshops and seminars as necessary.

Position Requirements

• Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED, some college helpful.
• Experience: Experience in using Microsoft systems such as Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Microsoft teams.
• Special Qualifications: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people. Position requires great attention to detail, time management skills, and willingness to be a team player. Ability to document all communications with students in Ellucian Colleague. The candidate must have the ability to enroll in and be granted access to all Department of Education websites, including but not limited to NSLDS, COD, CPS, etc. Only candidates with no history of prior student loan default will be considered.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to sit at a computer desk for eight hours each day.
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal

Galen College Values:

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and masters degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galens accreditation status, please visit our website.

"Galen College of Nursing is a college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a unique educational experience called Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and masters degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At Galen we change the life of one to care for the lives of many.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Registrar Service Specialist opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.