Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

Davita Inc.; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance to optimize various financial aid processes. This role focuses on important duties, including auditing and collaboration with leadership to enhance financial practices. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, have relevant experience, and be highly detail-oriented and technically proficient.

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 required.
• Experience with state and external funding sources preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations related to financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular internal audits of funding programs.
• Analyze Financial Aid processes and provide recommendations.
• Support the UAT process for system enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Data analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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. 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 provide recommendations to streamline processes using technology, systems, and reporting.
• Support the UAT process for system enhancements by designing test plans, documenting test cases, and executing end-user testing.
• Partner with campus Financial Aid leadership on budget utilization, hiring practices, and resource management to support staffing levels and provide gap funding opportunities.
• Maintain the FWS Tracker and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Configure Financial Aid software for award year, fund, and document setup to ensure system accuracy.
• Provide support to Financial Aid staff through troubleshooting, reviewing student files, and researching policies.

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive community where individuals are valued and empowered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Remain stationary most of the time.
• Occasionally move around the work location.
• Operate office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, and AV equipment.
• Use voice and hearing to communicate effectively.
• Identify, observe, and assess visually or otherwise.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift up to 10 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas at this time.

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.

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