Title IV Financial Aid QA Specialist

Uniteklearning; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniteklearning is seeking a Financial Aid Compliance Associate to review Title IV files for compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies. You will update student information systems to ensure accurate packaging and timely disbursement of aid awards.

The role requires strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with experience in budgeting and auditing financial aid processes.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience packaging or auditing Title IV financial aid.
• Associate degree preferred but experience may substitute for degree.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review financial aid files for compliance with federal Title IV, state regulations, and institutional policies.
• Timely and accurate promotion or demotion of financial aid files in Anthology and related student information systems.
• Update Anthology and related systems with notes and statuses to ensure timely packaging and disbursement of aid awards.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to resolve questions, concerns or discrepant student data.
• Calculate file review rejection and approval rates for supervisor review.
• Remain up to date with Title IV Regulations and attend training as required.
• Assist with preparation of student files for annual SFA Audits.
• Review Cal Grant eligibility and certify Cal Grant rosters.
• Assist with other Financial Aid Projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review financial aid files for compliance with federal Title IV and state regulations and institutional policies.
• Timely and accurate promotion or demotion of financial aid files in Anthology and related student information systems.
• Update Anthology and related student information systems with appropriate notes and statuses to ensure timely accurate packaging and disbursement of aid awards.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to resolve questions, concerns or discrepant student data.
• Calculate file review rejection & approval rates for supervisor review.
• Remain up to date with TIV Regulations, attend training, etc.
• Assist with the preparation of student files for annual SFA Audits.
• Review Cal Grant eligibility and certify Cal Grant rosters.
• Assist with other Financial Aid Projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience packaging or auditing Title IV financial aid
• Associate degree in relevant field preferred but will consider experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.