Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance to support financial aid functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing process efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial aid administration and the ability to streamline operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver and reimbursement program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Title IV administration experience preferred.
• Experience with automated systems and processes.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular internal audits of financial aid funding programs.
• Analyze financial aid processes and recommend improvements.
• Support the User Acceptance Testing process for system enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Knowledge of financial aid policies

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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 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. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The hourly pay range for this position is $27.80 to $37.61.

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform regular internal audits of Federal, State, military, and institutional funding programs, and partner with the Director of Training and Development and the Director of Financial Aid - Compliance on training opportunities for staff.
• Analyze defined Financial Aid processes and provide recommendations to streamline processes by further leveraging technology, systems, and reporting to ultimately improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our business model.
• Support the UAT (User Acceptance Testing) process for system enhancements and upgrades by designing test plans, documenting test cases, and executing end-user testing that leads to sign off on software releases.
• Partner with campus Financial Aid leadership on FWS budget utilization, hiring practices, and resource management with focus on full budget utilization and optimal resource allocation to support Financial Aid staffing levels at all campuses and provide gap funding opportunities to students with need.
• Maintain the FWS Tracker and ensure timely resolution of documented issues.
• Configure Financial Aid software for Federal award year, fund, and document setup to ensure accurate automation and system functionality.
• Provide support to Financial Aid staff at all campuses through troubleshooting system issues, reviewing complex student files, and researching Financial Aid policies.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and fostering a culture of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive community where individuals are valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to the institution's effectiveness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Operate office and/or teaching equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Use voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff, or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Identify, observe, and assess visually or otherwise.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Herzing University is committed to non-discrimination based on skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. More information can be found at Diversity. Concerns or questions regarding sex-based discrimination can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. The nondiscrimination notice is available at Title IX.

Equal Opportunity Employer