Financial Aid Director - Springfield Campus - WellSpring School of Allied Health

Company Information

The WellSpring School of Allied Health is a Springfield-based post-secondary school. WellSpring, a fixture in the Kansas City area for more than 30 years is exclusively focused on preparing graduates for successful careers in health and wellness-oriented professions.

Position Summary:

The Financial Aid Director for the Springfield campus will fulfill a critical role in the recruitment process of facilitating the financial packaging of each prospective student prior to enrollment. The position involves counseling, negotiating payment arrangements, processing applications and, ultimately, awarding aid. The position reports to the Campus Director and Corporate Director of Financial Aid and has a highly collaborative relationship with the Admissions Department. The position will also entail student services roles, separate and distinct from the FSA responsibilities. The position is a full-time position.

Job Duties:

• Meets with prospective students to discuss funding options and develop a financial plan.
• Contacts students and prospective students to acquire, clarify and update student information as needed to complete the process.
• Tracks progress of individual financial aid applicants who require follow-up.
• Works closely with the Admissions Department to move prospective students through the process in a timely manner.
• Maintains financial aid applicant files and incorporates into Master Student Files, once enrolled.
• Maintains records in compliance with the Department of Education and ABHES.
• Works with third party processor, as well as various government agencies including VA, TA, WIA, VR, to efficiently process student loans and grants.
• Updates Student Confirmation Report every 60-days (NSLDS).
• Reports status of all loan and FSA activities to the Corporate Director of Financial Aid, as appropriate.
• Works with default management company to maintain low default rate.
• Processes return of FSA for students who withdraw.
• Handle a variety of Students Services roles, as defined by Campus Director.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Help to efficiently move students through the financial aid application process, and provide positive reinforcement to prospective students and their family members at all times.
• Provide responsive support and feedback to Admissions staff regarding status of student applicants.
• Proactively overcome obstacles in the packaging and disbursement of financial aid in order to accelerate the enrollment process and the timely receipt of funds.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Director of Financial Aid to ensure the accurate and timely posting of FSA disbursements to student accounts, and the timely return of unused FSA money.
• Disburse FSA within federal guidelines, working closely with DJA to maintain compliance at all times. Identify any areas of possible non-compliance and recommend procedures for speedy correction.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of all FA files at all times, within compliance standards of ED and ABHES.