Financial Aid Officer

Job overview

The Financial Aid Officer works onsite at South College’s Online Campus in Cranberry Township, PA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports students through the financial aid lifecycle at South College. This position helps students and families navigate aid applications, eligibility, and disbursement while processing applications accurately and in accordance with applicable regulations. It also maintains records for compliance and audits and collaborates with enrollment, academic, and business teams to support timely aid packaging and student retention.

What you'll do

• Advise students and families on financial aid applications, eligibility, and disbursement timelines
• review and process applications under regulatory and institutional guidelines
• maintain organized student records for compliance, audits, and reporting
• communicate with students, families, staff, and external stakeholders
• collaborate with enrollment, academic, and business units on aid packaging and retention
• participate in training and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial aid officer

cranberry township pa

south college

full-time

onsite

student financial aid

financial aid applications

student services

higher education

compliance

student records

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Front-loaded PTO
• tuition assistance
• medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer contribution.

Why this role

Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in financial aid, student services, or higher education administration is preferred but not required.

About the employer

SOUTH COLLEGE is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.