Financial Aid Administrator

Position Summary:

The Financial Aid Advisor assists the Director of Financial Aid in all aspects of administering the student financial assistance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists students in applying for all forms of student financial assistance (Federal, State, Agency, Veterans, Employer, etc.).
• Conducts entrance and exit counseling for student borrowers.
• Performs data entry and file maintenance on the CampusVue, FAME, and NSLDS data management systems.
• Performs need analysis and financial aid packaging in Campus Vue and FAME.
• Verifies and corrects financial aid application data. Prepares Professional Judgment applications for review by the Financial Aid Director
• Maintains student files, assembles new student information and application packages and performs other clerical assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and/or School Director/ President.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Preferred 1 year experience as a financial aid officer.
• Knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations with specific knowledge of Title IV.
• Ability to interact with all levels of individuals.
• Detail oriented problem solver and the ability to multi-task.
• Competency in the use of a personal computer and other office equipment
• Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful at times
• Physical mobility throughout the facility
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Why Work at Denver College of Nursing?
Make a meaningful impact. Help educate and mentor the next generation of nurses who will make a difference in healthcare and their communities.
Be part of a nursing-focused institution. Unlike larger colleges, DCN is dedicated exclusively to nursing education, allowing faculty and staff to focus on one shared mission: preparing exceptional nurses.
Collaborative, student-centered culture. Faculty and staff work closely together to provide personalized support, helping students succeed both academically and professionally.
State-of-the-art learning environment. Work with modern simulation labs, innovative teaching resources, and technology designed to prepare students for real-world clinical practice.
Opportunity to shape future healthcare. Your expertise directly influences patient care by preparing compassionate, competent, and practice-ready nurses.
Supportive academic community. DCN emphasizes faculty accessibility, smaller class sizes, and individualized student engagement, creating rewarding opportunities for educators and staff alike.
Mission-driven work. The college's mission centers on educating, empowering, and inspiring healthcare professionals while promoting excellence, professionalism, lifelong learning, and evidence-based practice.
Growing organization. With campuses in both Denver and Houston and multiple nursing degree pathways, DCN continues to expand opportunities for both students and employees.

Join a team that's shaping the future of nursing. At Denver College of Nursing, you'll work alongside passionate educators and professionals in a collaborative, student-centered environment where your expertise helps prepare compassionate, practice-ready nurses. If you're looking for meaningful work with a mission that truly makes a difference, you'll find it here.