Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Systems & Automation

Davita Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is looking for a Senior Financial Aid Specialist to support the Financial Aid function at Herzing University. This role involves performing internal audits, analyzing process improvements, and supporting budget utilization while ensuring compliance with financial aid regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Title IV administration and a passion for enhancing student financial services.

Benefits

Tuition waiver and reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Title IV administration experience preferred.
• Experience with policy development and automated processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of funding programs; recommend process improvements.
• Support UAT for system upgrades and maintain FWS Tracker.
• Assist Financial Aid staff with troubleshooting policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Innovative thinking

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.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please click here to log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

This Senior Financial Aid Specialist 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 needs the ability to generate innovative ideas. The role reports to the Director of Financial Aid - Compliance and serves on the Financial Aid Compliance Team within the Home Office division.

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 related experience required.
• Experience with automated systems and processes preferred.
• Experience with policy, procedure, and data system development using automation preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations related to financial aid eligibility and processing preferred.

Pay: Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, and circumstances. The hourly range is $27.79 to $37.60. We offer a benefits package including tuition waiver and reimbursement, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan with company match. Learn more about careers at Herzing University.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform internal audits of funding programs and collaborate on staff training.
• Analyze and recommend process improvements leveraging technology and reporting.
• Support UAT for system upgrades, including designing test plans and executing testing.
• Partner with campus leadership on budget utilization, staffing, and resource management.
• Maintain the FWS Tracker and resolve issues promptly.
• Configure Financial Aid software for award year setup and system functionality.
• Assist Financial Aid staff with troubleshooting and policy review.
• Commit to continuous process improvement and innovation.

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

Physical Requirements:

• Remain stationary most of the time and occasionally move around.
• Operate office equipment and communicate verbally and 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. More info at https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity and https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

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