Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance. In this role, you will support the Financial Aid function by optimizing processes, conducting audits, and enhancing system usability to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. If you are detail-oriented and knowledgeable in financial aid, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to our mission of supporting students' financial needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver and reimbursement program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; High School diploma required.
• 3+ years Title IV administration experience preferred; minimum 1 year required.
• Experience with policy development and automated systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of funding programs and partner on training.
• Analyze Financial Aid processes for efficiency improvements using technology.
• Support UAT process for system enhancements and user testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Knowledge of financial aid regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent required

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 including computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Use voice and hearing frequently to communicate face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 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. For more information, visit https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity and https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

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