Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary)

About the Role

Works as part of a self-directed team to provide financial aid production support and verification process management, including financial aid awarding, application process review and coordination, federal compliance assurance, and evaluation and correction of conflicting FAFSA information.

As a team member, participates in developing and implementing procedures and policy that ensure work targets are met, production goals are maintained, and federal compliance is achieved. Serves as a voting member on the petitions committee. Provides support to Campus411. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in student financial aid.
• Three (3) years’ experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs and federal compliance requirements, with an understanding of federal regulatory workflow implications.