[Hiring] Financial Aid Processor II @South University

Role Description

Responsible for electronically processing a high volume of loan applications and guarantees, financial aid applications, COD grant payment data, and other financial aid information. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Essential Functions

• Award student financial aid based on student funding plan, including Title IV loans, Pell, and FSEOG.
• Award Institutional grants based on MOU.
• Award Employee Tuition Assistance vouchers.
• Review ISIRs for conflicting information.
• Perform Verification on ISIRs received.
• Clear C-codes on ISIR.
• Review Post Screen ISIRs.
• Process Late Disbursements.
• Process Transfer Monitor Alert.
• Import and Export COD, NSLDS, and CPS files using EdConnect.
• Resolve COD origination Rejects.
• Resolve validation rejects.
• Perform Daily batching of Funds.
• Perform Daily Posting of Funds.
• Perform Return of Title IV calculation.
• Perform Institutional Refund Calculation.
• Review accounts for Canceled students.
• Review and Award Pell based on Enrollment level after term start.
• Email Initial and Secondary Education plans for VA students.

Qualifications

• 3 years of financial aid experience required; Associates degree preferred.
• Two or more years of support experience in a key data entry role, preferably in a Financial Aid office.
• Knowledge of CARS, CampusVue, Lawson, or similar is helpful; ability to learn new software may substitute.
• Knowledge of Title IV regulations relating to student loan processing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both executive and school staff populations.
• Superior organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills.
• Comfort in computing environment; high level of proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications; experience with CARS system or CampusVue and Department of Education Software preferred.
• Ability to complete work in a timely fashion in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ability to learn new software packages quickly and with minimal support.
• Ability to listen to customers (e.g., staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to set one's own priorities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• * includes domestic partner coverage