Employer The American University in Cairo – AUC
Job Title Officer, Financial Aid – Students
Vacancy Deadline(mm/dd/yy) 6/19/2017
Languages Arabic, Excellent
English, Excellent
Country Egypt
City Cairo
Job Category Accounting, Finance, Financial Analyst
Job Type Full Time
Job Level Senior
Description Mainly responsible for the need analysis and advising students on AUCs financial aid program, which includes multiple scholarship programs and institutional aid. Core duties include: o Reviewing aid applications, performing institutional need analysis, evaluating, analyzing and assisting in determining student awards. o Communicating with students/parents to request additional information and/or documents for incomplete applications. o Interviewing prospective and current students to determine need assessment and financial aid eligibility; then notify students of no shows for Financial Aid appointments to reschedule appointments. o Meeting and counseling students on financial aid policy and appealing to requests. o Maintaining student files to ensure proper financial aid documentation. o Identifying data discrepancies of the submitted financial aid applications and verifying the accuracy of the documents and consistency of data. o Participating in internal policy setting and policy documentation processes. o Assisting the Director in the key operation areas including technology initiatives, and overall enforcement of quality control measures within the office. o As a part of the financial aid team, supports and improves office operations and processes as needed. o Building up the online financial aid application in coordination with the IT team. o Updating the on line application as necessary o Testing the on-line application to ensure accuracy o Testing the formulas to ensure accuracy o Updating formulas every semester with the IT team when necessary
Qualifications Minimum education requirement: Bachelors Degree preferably in business administration, accounting or finance. Experience: Minimum of seven years of financial aid or relevant academic administrative experience is required Skills: o Excellent analytical abilities, written and oral communication skills, and advising skills. o Proven attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage high volume of work under strict deadlines. o Demonstration of sound independent judgment in considering individual circumstances while complying with established guidelines. o Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Banner, and Banner Student Aid (BSA) web-based technology required. o Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments. o Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
Gender Any
Experience 6 – 9 Years.
Salary (L.E.) Negotiable
Job Contact Email [email protected]
