Hybrid Loan Analyst, Financial Aid & Compliance

Columbia University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Loan Analyst in a hybrid schedule in Manhattanville. You will manage loan data processing, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and support monthly reconciliations across Federal, Private, and Institutional loan programs.

Reporting to the Associate Director of University Financial Aid Loans, you will coordinate with multiple offices to ensure audit readiness and accurate data, while handling daily reconciliation tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage conflicting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• File & System Management: Process COD files and perform required reconciliations.
• Error Resolution & Data Integrity: Coordinate edits with campus offices to ensure accurate data.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Produce QA reporting and maintain documentation for Title IV compliance.
• Financial Reconciliation: Conduct monthly reconciliations across loan programs with campus partners.
• Operational Support: Maintain reconciliation schedules and support RFI/RFP processes for loan options.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with COD/FSA/Partner Connect and loan servicers.

Skills

Detail orientation

Critical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerFAIDS

Student Information Systems

Job description

Columbia University is seeking a Loan Analyst in a hybrid schedule in Manhattanville. You will manage loan data processing, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and support monthly reconciliations across Federal, Private, and Institutional loan programs.

Reporting to the Associate Director of University Financial Aid Loans, you will coordinate with multiple offices to ensure audit readiness and accurate data, while handling daily reconciliation tasks and documentation.