Financial Aid Administrator

The Financial Aid Administrator will oversee the daily operations of the Financial Aid Office at Aveda Institute New Mexico. They will support the Institute’s mission to deliver a high-quality, professional education and achieve the goals of fostering learning, exceptional customer service, and environmental stewardship by ensuring financial resources are available to all current and prospective students.

• Provide personalized guidance on financial aid eligibility, FAFSA application procedures, available aid programs and tailor information to meet each student’s unique need and circumstances.
• Counsel students and parents through the financial aid application procedure.
• Ensure all software systems are current with federal financial aid information.
• Check and confirm documentation for federal financial aid packages.
• Generate financial aid award letters for students.
• Draft and distribute disbursement letters to students, maintaining a copy for institutional records.
• Compile financial aid packages for prospective students.
• Assess and confirm student eligibility for federal funds.
• Pull and analyze Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) reports.
• Make necessary updates to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
• Execute strategies to manage loan defaults.
• Analyze the Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) to determine awards and student eligibility.
• Ensure continued compliance with federal requirements including Submit recertification documents for AINM.
• Assist Accounting Department, School Director and Admissions with Audit requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Beauty/Cosmetology or Trade School Educational industry preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of and respect for the education process
• Five years’ experience in financial aid and/or management preferred
• Understanding of principles of financial management
• Advanced computer skills – all Microsoft Office applications; appropriate programs for Federal and State financial aid services
• Satisfactory results background check and credential verification
• Strong leadership/management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and self-motivated
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative manner
• Ability to multi-task under demanding and fast-paced circumstances
• Proficient in speaking – classroom and/or public sector
• Prefer bi-lingual in Spanish/English