Financial Aid Manager
Recruiting Partner: Michael Steffke
Southfield, Michigan | Finance | Not Remote | $60,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 161097
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A nationally accredited proprietary school in Oakland County seeks an experienced Financial Aid Manager to lead the financial aid department. This role includes oversight of Title IV funding and institutional scholarships in compliance with strict federal guidelines. Ideal candidate values organization, communication, and collaboration in a student-focused environment rooted in integrity, growth, and respect.
What you get as the Financial Aid Manager:
- 401(k)
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid time off
- Profit Sharing
- 9-5 in-office
Key Responsibilities for Financial Aid Manager:
- Maintain structured schedule to meet all deadlines
- Process FAFSAs for all applicants
- Provide accurate financial aid information to prospective students
- Calculate Pell Grants and Direct Stafford Loans correctly
- Administer and disburse veterans' education benefits
- Manage student files with third-party servicer
- Calculate refunds for withdrawals or dismissals (R2T4)
- Make professional judgements for students with special circumstances
- Ensure entrance/exit counseling for Title IV recipients
- Request disbursements post-50% program completion
- Post aid to student accounts and reconcile transactions
- Monitor academic progress of aid recipients
- Implement strategies to maintain low alumni default rates
- Complete required federal reports (IPEDS, SSCRs, Gainful Employment)
- Update ECAR and PPA as needed
- Evening hours required occasionally to meet student needs
Required Qualifications for Financial Aid Manager:
- In-depth knowledge of federal/state financial aid regulations
- Minimum 3 years' experience in financial aid leadership within post-secondary education
- Experience managing verifications, proration, professional judgments, and compliance
- Familiarity with R2T4 calculations and loan adjustments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 161097
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Michael Steffke
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
Michael Steffke
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
