Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

Davita Inc.; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance for remote work. The role involves supporting the Financial Aid function with policy optimization, auditing funding programs, and using technology to enhance processes. Candidates should have a strong background in Title IV administration and will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers.

Benefits

Tuition waiver and reimbursement program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Title IV administration experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Knowledge of financial aid eligibility and processing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular internal audits of federal and state funding programs.
• Analyze Financial Aid processes and recommend improvements.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Policy development

Data system development

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent required

Tools

Automated systems

Job description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

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The Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance supports the Financial Aid function at Herzing University with policy, procedure, technology, and process optimization needs. This role requires high attention to detail and technical proficiency. The Senior Specialist also serves on the Financial Aid Compliance Team within the Home Office division of Financial Aid.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ Years of Title IV administration experience preferred. Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Additional preferred experience includes:

• Experience with the administration of state and external (non-federal) funding sources highly preferred.
• Experience with automated systems and processes.
• Experience with policy, procedure, and data system development using automation to accomplish objectives.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations related to financial aid eligibility and processing.

Pay: Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. The hourly pay range for this position is $27.80 to $37.61. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform regular internal audits of federal, state, military, and institutional funding programs, and partner with leadership on training opportunities for staff.
• Analyze Financial Aid processes and recommend improvements leveraging technology, systems, and reporting.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades by designing test plans and executing end-user testing.
• Partner with campus Financial Aid leadership on budget utilization, staffing, and resource management.
• Maintain the FWS Tracker and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Configure Financial Aid software for award year, fund, and document setup.
• Support Financial Aid staff with troubleshooting and policy review.

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where individuals are valued, heard, and empowered.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain stationary most of the time; occasionally move around.
• Operate office equipment including computers and peripherals.
• Use voice and hearing to communicate; observe and assess visually.
• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Herzing University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected statuses. Concerns can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. More information is available at https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity and https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Herzing University is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides notifications of rights under federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.