Financial Aid Consultant, FAME

Aquila Software Group • Pembroke Pines, FL

37d • Remote

About The Position

For over 45 years, Fame has been a trusted partner to post-secondary schools. We recognize the challenges that career school administrators face in managing their institutions, from streamlining operations to ensuring regulatory compliance. At Fame, we provide the support and tools needed to navigate these complexities and run academic institutions efficiently. Our student information systems, supporting tools, and Admission CRM Software, including powerful EDlumina, help simplify and streamline these processes.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Financial Aid Services & Compliance, 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

• The experience. You bring hands-on experience in financial aid administration within a college, university, career school, or trade school environment. You have worked with Title IV programs and understand processes such as awarding, packaging, verification, and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations. You are comfortable reviewing student files, documenting findings, and ensuring financial aid practices meet federal compliance requirements.
• The knowledge. You have a strong understanding of Title IV funding programs and the regulatory framework that governs federal student aid. You can interpret complex regulatory guidance and apply it in operational settings. You are comfortable reviewing financial aid files and institutional practices, identifying potential compliance risks, and providing practical guidance to support compliant operations.
• The technical proficiency. You are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have experience working with financial aid systems or case management tools.
• The interpersonal skills. You are a clear and professional communicator who can explain complex regulatory information in practical terms. You build credibility with institutional administrators through responsiveness, sound judgment, and attention to detail. You collaborate effectively with colleagues in a remote environment and contribute to a respectful, inclusive team culture.
• The flexibility. You are available for occasional travel to client sites or conferences to support institutional reviews, training, or relationship-building activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with platforms such as Zendesk is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Institutional compliance reviews. You will conduct annual financial aid file reviews for client institutions, assessing a sample of student records to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations. You will identify risks, highlight areas for improvement, and provide clear guidance that helps schools strengthen their financial aid processes and avoid audit findings.
• Consultative client support. You will respond to institutional inquiries related to Title IV regulations and financial aid operations, helping administrators interpret complex requirements and apply them accurately. You will complete verification reviews, perform Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations, and provide practical, compliance-focused guidance that supports sound decision-making.
• Problem solving and collaboration. You will work closely with colleagues to resolve complex regulatory questions and stay current with evolving federal regulations. Through team discussions and shared insights, you will help ensure consistent, accurate advice across client institutions.
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. You will contribute to internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and SOPs that support consistent service delivery. By sharing insights and participating in ongoing learning, you will help strengthen the team’s collective expertise and improve how we support institutional partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed