Experience

Great Lakes Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Title IV Processing and Compliance

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Director Of Financial Aid and Regulatory Compliance

  • May 2016 - Aug 2022

• Financial Aid Administrator

  • Aug 2009 - May 2016

  Conducted interviews with prospective students and their parents to guide them through the financial aid processCompleted Financial Aid Packaging for enrolled studentsAssisted in the processing of financial aid awardsCompleted SSCR Reporting each monthCarried continuing responsibility for all duties required as Financial Aid Assistant

• Financial Aid Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2009

  Compiled and submitted reports required by the Department of Education Worked with students and parents, in person and on phone, to finalize files and field questionsInitiated student financial aid packages in CLASS® softwareCompiled and submitted invoices to agencies for student funding Worked with third-party servicer, FACTS, to establish automated monthly payments for students Conducted Entrance and Exit Interview sessions with in-coming and graduating studentsManifested Master Promissory Notes through the Department of EducationVerified information through various financial aid websites (COD, NSLDS, FACTS, AES) Show less

• Administrative Assistant, Admissions Department

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Maintained the Student Leads Database keeping records current and accurate, utilizing MS AccessRan weekly reports for Director of Admissions and Executive DirectorCompiled custom reports for Executive Director as requestedElected as a member of the Student Retention Committee

• Administrative Assistant, Academics Department

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Successfully coordinated and supervised two graduation ceremonies. Duties included:Preparing student transcripts and diplomasDesigning and developing graduation invitations and programs, using MS PublisherReserving ceremony location, caterer, flower arrangements, and photographer Maintained student files and student information within CLASS® Fulfilled all student transcript and document requestsManaged the front reception area during periods of breaks and lunches Organized travel and lodging plans for staff and incoming visitors Show less



Northwest Regional Technology Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Aid Administrator

  • May 2012 - May 2014

  Conduct Financial Aid interviews to estimate eligibility for prospective students and then package aid for students who apply for enrollment. Responsible for all verifications, dependency overrides and professional judgements. Conduct entrance and exit counseling. Originate and process aid through COD website. Check student's financial aid history using NSLDS. Conduct Financial Aid interviews to estimate eligibility for prospective students and then package aid for students who apply for enrollment. Responsible for all verifications, dependency overrides and professional judgements. Conduct entrance and exit counseling. Originate and process aid through COD website. Check student's financial aid history using NSLDS.