Financial Aid Specialist

Come Grow With Us

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. GCE works in partnership with Grand Canyon University (GCU) to benefit thousands of students, families, and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community in which we live and work.

What you will do:

• Reviews and verifies information on undergraduate student applications for completeness, accuracy and eligibility for financial aid.

• Audits required financial aid documents including Master Promissory notes, Entrance Counseling, etc. to confirm compliance with local, state and federal regulations and policies.

• Accurately inputs data, information, changes, corrections and new awards into database(s).

• Reviews/evaluates student appeals of financial aid award determinations and intercedes for students with participating departments.

• Processes disbursements for financial aid funds accurately and efficiently.

• Maintains current knowledge of state grants and scholarships, federal programs, veterans’ programs, scholarships and federal, state and University regulations related to financial aid.

• Participates in ongoing trainings to develop and maintain multiple skill sets.

• Maintains confidentiality of students’ and/or parents/guardians’ personal, private and financial information.

• Will need to be able to understand all loan types for movement to different classification.

• May perform one or more of the following duties:  reviewing accuracy of documents, determining eligibility and packaging federal funds, calculating funds earned and return of funds, and/or reconciliation of large accounts.

What you will have:

• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally within a team environment, and to work independently when necessary; establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

• Accurate, thorough and very detail oriented. Good organizational ability and strategy.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment meeting quality and quantity requirements within timelines.

• Proficient with computer software and systems including MS Office Suite and willingness to perform data input.

• Must become familiar with University, state and federal financial aid regulations and procedures.

• Previous knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures is helpful.

• Ability to deal professionally and appropriately with diverse populations.

• Work experience with CampusVue or other financial aid software systems/database(s) is preferred.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background investigations.

• Cannot be delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments.

Why work at GCE:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program