Student Accounts Specialist, Awarding

International-Education-Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

International Education Corporation is seeking a Student Awards Specialist to review student files, evaluate financial aid applications, and verify Title IV funding eligibility. You will support campuses and professionals by phone and email, ensuring accurate, compliant awarding.

The role requires analytical skills, independence, and urgency to meet deadlines, with a strong focus on customer service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a financial aid department.
• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review student financial aid files for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify and post Title IV awards and loans.
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure proper cash flow forecasts.
• Provide exceptional customer service to campuses and students.
• Stay compliant with Title IV regulations and policies.
• Drive required duties with accuracy and urgency.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or comparable work experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing or accounting

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

International Education Corporation is the leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it’s an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud.Position SummaryThe Student Awards Specialist is responsible for reviewing student files, evaluating financial aid applications, and performing verification to determine eligibility for Title IV funding. Positions assigned to this classification are a paraprofessional and will have a high technical knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures to independently assist campuses and other professionals over the phone and via electronic correspondence. The position requires analytical skills and the ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency. In addition, the position requires that all job responsibilities are completed accurately and compliantly in accordance with Title IV regulations.Primary/Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesComplies with all Federal, State, institutional policies and procedures.Ability to understand and interpret Title IV regulationsRemains compliant as established by accrediting agencies, state entities and current established company targets.Review all student financial aid files for completeness, accuracy and ensure verification requirements are met.Post related award data into student operating system to ensure timely and accurate cash flow forecasts.Prepare file reconciliations to ensure proper management and posting of scheduled Title IV funding.Calculates award eligibility and certifies federal and private student loans.Maintains knowledge of Title IV awarding and disbursing regulations.Maintains and coordinates awarding and student file reports.Maintain the company’s administrative requirements for student financial aid and separation of duties compliance requirements for state and federal student financial aid.Maintains knowledge of the College’s awarding and refund policies.Ensures ethical and accurate documentation and recordkeeping which meets all company and regulatory agency standards.Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.Participate as an active team member of the Corporate Student Financial Services Department and ensure active communication and cohesive working relationship with all other departments.Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the United States.Other duties as assigned.At least 1 year of experience in a financial aid department of an accredited college or university with direct responsibility for processing Title IV activities, programs and funding preferred.Associate’s degree or comparable work experience required. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing or accounting preferred.Excellent customer service, oral and written communication and presentation skills.Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS ExcelAbility to meet deadlines and execute multiple priorities.We offer an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In addition, full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more.If changing students’ lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you!