Job Title
Student Finance Officer

Location
Bloomington, MN

Job Description

Student Finance Officer-Bloomington, MN

Rasmussen College
The Company:

An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a career-focused, private college that specializes in offering the most in-demand degree programs in a highly supportive, student-centered educational environment. Rasmussen College offers market-relevant programs from the certificate and diploma level through the associate’s and bachelor’s level online and across its 22 campuses in the Midwest and Florida to more than 15,000 students. By combining its expertise in career development with high academic standards and with unparalleled student support services, graduates of Rasmussen College leave with the most up-to-date knowledge, the skills that employers look for, and the tools to succeed in their chosen field. Since 1900, the primary focus at Rasmussen College has remained constant: student achievement is of the upmost importance, the employer who hires its students continues to be a valued partner, and Rasmussen College is dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves. To our employees, we offer the opportunity to develop professionally in a forward-thinking, spirited and entrepreneurial growth environment; the opportunity to be part of creating a business, curriculum or program; and the satisfaction that hard work is rewarded with more than excellent salary and benefits, but also with the gratification that every Rasmussen College employee ultimately has a meaningful impact on our students, the businesses who hire them and the communities we collectively serve.

Reporting Relationships:

The Student Finance Officer is accountable to a Director of Student Financial Services.
Responsibilities:

TheStudent Finance Officeris a wonderful position for career-minded and goal-oriented individuals to experience an entrepreneurial, values-driven culture; a rapidly growing business driven by societal and educational trends; a robust and defined career path; and most importantly, the opportunity to positively impact the lives of aspiring students and their communities. The employee will leverage his/her experience in financial communication to ensure students needing financial aid discover the best way invest in their future. The Student Finance Officer will truly impact students lives as they continue to ensure that students are able to financially maintain status in one of Rasmussen’s industry-leading, practical and accredited Bachelor’s degree programs including: the School of Nursing, the School of Justice Studies, the School of Technology & Design, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education.
Additional responsibilities include:

* Implement financial aid policies as directed, ensuring compliance to state and federal regulations, audit requirements and the College’s policies

* Assist prospective and current students in completing financial aid applications; track and collect all necessary information/paperwork

* Determine eligibility and tracks financial awards

* Advise and counsel students on financial aid options and maintain contact with students throughout the application process

* Track all student financial packages and prepares requested tracking reports accurately and on time

* Conduct entrance and exit counseling interviews, advising student of repayment schedule calculations

* Ensure loan recipients receive appropriate default management letters

* Work effectively with other campus and college admissions personnel

* Maintain accurate knowledge of the College’s products, services; remain current in field through professional development such as: workshops, conferences, and/or course work

* Ensure accurate and effective representation of the College and follow-through with prospective students, enrolled students, business community and high school officials

* Embody the spirit of the College’s mission and vision in daily activities

* Support the team effort for campus and College effectiveness

* Participate in departmental, campus, College and in-service meetings and develop collaborative relationships with College employees and management

* Provide constructive input to assist the College in decision-making and growth, and implement and support policy and procedural changes

* Maintain a professional image, attitude and work area

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related discipline

* Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain records and files with precision and accuracy

* Excellent organization and time management skills are necessary

* Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision

* High level of professional and telephone etiquette

* Excellent customer relations skills a must

* Excellent aptitude for math

* Minimum of one to three years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably within a financial aid, finance counseling or loan processing environment

* General knowledge of the higher education industry preferred, but not required

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

* Working knowledge of financial software preferred

* Good command of the English language, in both oral and written form, with a professional appearance and telephone manner

Rasmussen is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Contact:corporaterecruiter10@rasmussen.edu

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