Location: Medford,MA, USA
Why Join Us: We at Lawrence Memorial/Regis College are a community of individuals working toward the greater good — educating the next generation of nurses and radiologic technologists.
We endeavor to educate practitioners we would be proud of and confident about their abilities to provide exceptional care. Commitment, compassion and caring drive us to instill excellence in ourselves as faculty and staff and in our students.
Job Overview
The Financial Aid Administrator is responsible for the accurate distribution of all federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Five (5) years of progressive experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree.
2. Experience with EdConnect and EdExpress.
Hours: Full-Time / 40 hours a week / Monday-Friday/ 8am-4:30pm (occasional evening events)/ Hybrid (one day/week remote while class is in session; two days/week remote during school breaks).
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Counsels and advises students regarding financial aid process and award.
2. Develops and implements policies and procedures that will ensure that fast, efficient, and effective service is provided to the students while maintaining compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and accreditation requirements.
3. Manages and oversees the coordination of Pell and Direct Student Loan processing between the US Department of Education, students and the institution.
4. Manages federal campus based student aid programs.
5. Coordinates the annual filing of the FISAP, Nursing Student Loan Annual Operating Report and other state/federal reports.
6. Maintains strong regulatory knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements.
7. Coordinates and oversees audits, compliance reviews, and account reconciliations.
8. Works closely with the Bursar to ensure accurate disbursement of financial aid and student billing.
9. Counsels students regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress criteria.
10. Reviews and evaluates special circumstances and professional judgment cases.
11. Performs Return of Title IV calculations.
12. Oversees the coordination of the federal and college work-study program.
13. Develops and updates publications related to financial aid.
14. Collaborates with other departments to plan, develop and execute enrollment/retention programs.
15. Counsels on dropping/adding/failing as it relates to financial aid and student accounts.
What We Offer:
Lawrence Memorial/Regis College offers a wide array of benefits through our parent company, MelroseWakefield Healthcare. Through MWHC, “our employees receive competitive salaries and a generous benefits program that includes options for medical, dental and vision insurance and matched contributions to your retirement plan.” A host of additional benefit choices round out the complete package
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at ...@tuftsmedicine.org.