Description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Financial Aid Manager position today!

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Position Overview:

Position Summary

The Financial Aid Manager provides day-to-day leadership to the Main Campus financial aid team, ensuring students receive accurate, timely financial aid packaging and outstanding service throughout their enrollment. This role is both operational and supervisory - you'll manage staff workload and productivity, oversee critical federal and state aid processes, and serve as a go-to resource and trainer for Main Campus and local campus staff alike. If you know Title IV inside and out, thrive in a compliance-driven environment, and enjoy developing the people around you, this role is worth a close look.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support Main Campus financial aid staff, including approving timecards and PTO, managing the department calendar to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods, and monitoring team productivity against packaging and repackaging goals.
• Manage daily ISIR and import processes in Colleague, distribute the New Start List, and run repack reports for all active students.
• Oversee disbursement processes for VA benefits, state grants, MyCAA, and the KY National Guard program, and manage resolution of missing FA disbursements. Identify pending graduates and students dropping below half-time for required exit counseling, and cancel aid for students no longer attending.
• Process program and campus transfers in Colleague.
• Resolve packaging issues escalated by Main Campus or local campus staff. Train and onboard new financial aid staff and provide ongoing guidance to both Main Campus and local campus teams on Title IV programs and system processes.
• Assist with packaging, withdrawal calculations, verification, and other financial aid activities as needed.
• Stay current on regulatory changes through financial aid training, workshops, and seminars.

What We're Looking For

• Meaningful experience in financial aid with solid working knowledge of Title IV federal aid programs and federal systems including NSLDS, COD, and CPS.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or a related field preferred - relevant professional experience in financial aid will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Colleague or a similar student information system a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively across staff, students, and multiple campus teams.
• Must have no history of federal student loan default and must be eligible to access all required Department of Education systems and websites.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Financial Aid Manager

Galen College of Nursing