General Summary:
Financial Assistance Advocate provide students and delinquent borrowers with financial information on deferments, forbearance, consolidation and financial literacy and assist with obtaining financial assistance from direct loan services provided by the Department of Education Federal Direct Student Loan to bring loan(s) to a current payment status. Maintain office procedures in accordance with Federal rules and regulations and track delinquent students.
Key Responsibilities:
· Understanding of financial aid requirement, rules and regulations, policies and procedures of FAFSA (PELL) and Direct Student Loan.
· Determine if students are in default.
· Assist students with financial literacy.
· Provide role modeling to students and maintain professional working relationships.
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Associate degree Business or related fields with 3 years of customer service and financial literacy.
· Knowledge of computers and software programs, data entry, and tracking various information on different platforms.
· Must be able to work a variable schedule with nights, weekends, and/or flex hours.
· Some traveling involved.
· Ability to work independently and with a team while multitasking.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Willing to learn new skills.
To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email HR@SKC.edu.
Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement.
Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position.
The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans and women. SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy. SKC is a drug free workplace.
All pre-hires must pass a drug test before formal hiring. This includes THC.
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