
Student Finance Representative-(Call Center/Customer Service)
- Lisle, IL
- $17.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Using a high level of discretion and independent judgment, analyzes each student's situation in order to develop and implement an individualized financial plan that promotes student success. Continuously evaluates the financial plans throughout the student lifecycle.
- Collaborates with other departments and functional areas to deliver an optimal student experience.
- Demonstrates and communicates current, detailed and accurate knowledge of University policies, Title IV, Military/Veteran's Affairs, international and state regulations to prospective and current students. Communicates the policies and procedures in a manner that displays deep understanding of the rationale and the value of the policy or procedure to the student.
- Assists students to make an informed decision by providing accurate, helpful student finance advice.
- Manages escalated student concerns and resolves issues in a timely manner. Provides exceptional customer care to students by accepting ownership of student finance issues and questions.
- Identifies opportunities and solutions for continuous improvement to existing processes and actively participates in the roll-out of new processes.
- Attends meetings and contributes to organizational committees.
- Identifies opportunities and solutions that improve current processes.
- Functions as a subject matter expert regarding all Title IV programs, policies and procedures including institutional policies and federal and state regulations. Complies with applicable federal and state laws.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred or
- comparable previous work experience Required
- 1 experience in Higher Education Preferred
- Knowledge of federal Title IV and state financial aid regulations and associated processing procedures a plus
- Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team
- Outstanding customer service skills
- PC skills in Microsoft Office, database and internet applications
- Excellent interpersonal communication, mathematical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and ensure project completion
- Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of, and quickly resolve, complex issues
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays