Federal Programs Operations Specialist

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$48,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) oversees and administers financial aid, residency, and student employment. OFA operates under the Division of Enrollment and Access to provide student-centered assistance by working under federal, state, and university guidance, enabling students to enroll, manage their finances, achieve their academic goals, and graduate in a timely manner. Seventy-five percent of CSU students are financial aid recipients, and OFA disburses over $300 million of financial aid annually. OFA seeks professionals who wholeheartedly believe in access to and success in higher education. The Federal Programs Operations Specialist has primary responsibility to ensure that programs are administered within federal, state, internal, and external regulations. The Federal Programs Operations Specialist is instrumental in delivering federal and external funds, which serves the purpose of attracting, recruiting, and retaining students to Colorado State University. This function is always performed in a way that enhances the University’s ability to effectively deliver on its mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written communications skills, as demonstrated by application materials submitted.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with computer application skills (MS Excel, Access, or other database programs), and prior experience with database entry.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner student information systems.
Demonstrated experience with Federal Student Aid databases (FSA Partner Portal, NSLDS, COD).
Demonstrated experience working effectively independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

Ensure financial aid programs are administered within federal, state, internal, and external regulations.
Reconciles University financial aid records with information received from the Federal Department of Education Common Origination and Disbursement Center and / or the National Student Loan Data System by correcting errors, updating accounts, and sending changes.
Reviews and works various reports of technical data on federal, state, and institutional financial aid disbursements.
Assists as needed with projects within the Federal Programs Team, including but not limited to support for document processing, review of subsequent ISIRs, Unusual Enrollment History, Transfer Monitoring Alerts, aid cancellation, and aid year setup.
Represent OFA and Colorado State University to outside agencies, professional associations, and partners.
Other duties as assigned.