Financial Aid Specialist Click Here to Apply Online Job Description 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 Application Instructions Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Online (https://gcu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/GCE/job/AZ-Phoenix/Financial-Aid-Specialist\_R000059313) Click Here to Apply Online