Nick Casper Email & Phone Number

Hilliard, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Focus on the expansion of scholarships and the scholarship management tool at The Ohio State University as part of the part of the Debt-Free bachelor’s degree program. The position includes serving as liaison for colleges and departments onboarding into the new scholarship tool, as well as, working closely with SFA leadership and the SFA scholarship team to focus on scholarship expansion, practices, policies, processes, and timelines in support of the debt-free initiative.

Columbus, Ohio Area

● Leads and implements effective methods for ensuring financial accountability of donor supported funds● Identifies data requirements to support stewardship strategies● Compiles, analyzes, and monitors data related to donor supported funds● Ensures donor funds are utilized as intended● Produces routine and ad-hoc reports for monitoring donor related funding● Advises/assists staff to simplify and resolve issues related to financial and gift policies● Assists with Workday testing and training ● Serves as liaison to the Office of Business and Finance and functional lead for The Advancement System (TAS)

Columbus, Ohio Area

Assists in the development, leadership, management, administration and implementation of policies and procedures for scholarship programs in the Office of Student Financial Aid. Actively works with the University Office of Development supporting the institution's capital campaigns. Assures scholarship awarding meets fund requirements. Assures compliance with state, federal and university regulations.. Secures queries and research data for Development Officers who are meeting with prospective donors in establishing new scholarship accounts, coordinating donor recruitment and stewardship activities and providing general financial aid information. Maintains Special Scholarships Applications with new additions and ensure compliance with regulations. Supervises staff. Trains, coaches and evaluates staff, monitors workflow. Employs a comprehensive performance management process including setting expectations through performance evaluation. Coordinates scholarship programs and outreach activities for constituents which include University Honors, undergraduate colleges and departments, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Alumni Scholarship Program, the Cooperative Housing Program and the Critical Difference for Women Program. Supervises liaisons for all of these constituencies. Supports stewardship activities for special scholarship accounts and cooperative housing programs. Attends selection meetings and award functions. Directs the awarding of special scholarship accounts and program funds. Monitors scholarship accounts. Coordinates external, non-university scholarships. Reviews Endowment descriptions and gift agreements for accuracy. Oversees the maintenance of a comprehensive scholarship database. Recommends policy. Counsels students, parents, faculty and staff. Attends meetings. Serves on committees.

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Provides counseling and administrative assistance in the Verification/Certification/Awarding Areasof the Office of Student Financial Aid (SFA) for undergraduates, graduate and professional students-Counsels students, families and other users regarding financial aid -Verifies eligibility, awards and revises aid packages -Approves/denies appeals -Authorizes scholarships-Assures compliance and monitors accounts-Provides information to staff in SFA, Colleges/Departments, and at extended campuses -Serves as liaison for the University, external education communities, and the general public-Assists with the development of policies and procedures-Serves on committees and performs special duties as needed

Columbus, Oh

-Conduct Financial Aid Planning sessions with incoming students and parents-Assist students and parents with completing the FAFSA and Federal loan applications-Provide financial literacy counseling to current students-Complete entrance counseling for all incoming students-Request incoming funding through Campus Vue software-Responsible for all verification of selected student files-Serve as the Certifying Official for all Veteran students-Plans and requests VA funding for Veteran students-Repackage current students-Complete all Title IV refunds-Responsible for all receivables and student balances-Conduct exit interviews for graduating students-Knowledgeable in Campus Vue, COD, FAA Access and VA Once

Hire new Financial Aid AdministratorsUpdate and execute training program for new Financial Aid AdministratorsConduct professional development and team building activities for all Financial Aid AdministratorsProvide performance evaluations for all Financial Aid Administrators on a quarterly and yearly basisServe as liaison for Veterans AffairsCertify Veterans benefits through online VA ONCETM programMaintain account receivablesProcess all Title IV and state refundsProcess daily cash depositsInterview and package new and continuing studentsCounsel students about private loan optionsConduct exit interviews for graduating studentsRemain current with financial aid issues through attendance at OASFAA conference and other pertinent seminarsProvide excellent customer service

Processed financial aid for new and continuing students including federal loan applicationsCounseled students regarding state and federal fundingServed as Veterans Affairs officerVerified status of student financial aid applicationsCollected unpaid balances for inactive studentsPerformed exit interview counseling for studentsOversaw work-study studentsOperated in-house book sales for studentsResolved financial aid concerns Recipient of 2003 Academy Financial Aid Officer of the Year

Recruited and interviewed prospective studentsProvided information about school curriculumInitiated financial aid process for new studentsConducted new student orientation sessions

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