Financial Aid Consultant, FAME

Aquila Software Group•Miramar, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Consulting Manager, we are hiring a Financial Aid Consultant to join our remote Consulting Services team. In this role, you will support colleges, universities, and career schools as a trusted advisor on Title IV financial aid compliance. You will review student financial aid packages, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, support verification and Return to Title IV (R2T4) processes, and help institutions strengthen their financial aid practices in line with evolving federal regulations. This is a highly consultative, compliance-focused opportunity for someone who brings deep financial aid knowledge, enjoys interpreting complex regulations, and wants to help clients navigate them with confidence. This is a remote-first role from anywhere in the United States, with working hours aligned to the Eastern Time zone.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in financial aid administration within a college, university, career school, or trade school environment.
Experience with Title IV programs and understanding of processes such as awarding, packaging, verification, and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations.
Comfort reviewing student files, documenting findings, and ensuring financial aid practices meet federal compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of Title IV funding programs and the regulatory framework that governs federal student aid.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidance and apply it in operational settings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience working with financial aid systems or case management tools.
Clear and professional communication skills, able to explain complex regulatory information in practical terms.
Ability to build credibility with institutional administrators through responsiveness, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Effective collaboration with colleagues in a remote environment.
Contribution to a respectful, inclusive team culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with platforms such as Zendesk is an asset.
Comfort learning new technologies and using them to support documentation, analysis, and client communication.
Available for occasional travel to client sites or conferences to support institutional reviews, training, or relationship-building activities.

Responsibilities

Conduct annual financial aid file reviews for client institutions, assessing a sample of student records to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.
Identify risks, highlight areas for improvement, and provide clear guidance that helps schools strengthen their financial aid processes and avoid audit findings.
Respond to institutional inquiries related to Title IV regulations and financial aid operations, helping administrators interpret complex requirements and apply them accurately.
Complete verification reviews, perform Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations, and provide practical, compliance-focused guidance that supports sound decision-making.
Work closely with colleagues to resolve complex regulatory questions and stay current with evolving federal regulations.
Contribute to internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and SOPs that support consistent service delivery.
Share insights and participate in ongoing learning to help strengthen the team’s collective expertise and improve how we support institutional partners.

Benefits

Limitless possibilities
Purpose-driven role with broad impact
Professional exposure to a wide range of institutions
Opportunity to focus deeply on compliance and regulatory aspects of financial aid
Strengthen expertise in Title IV regulations
Participate in institutional reviews
Potential for in-depth operational or compliance assessments
High performance and hard work are rewarded
Leaders are grown
Best ideas win
Autonomy to be creative and curious
Collaborate and iterate to achieve real impact
Opportunity to challenge the status quo
Growth mindset
Relationship-focused approach
High moral fiber