Financial Aid Processor II

South University•Chandler, AZ

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for electronically processing a high volume of loan applications and guarantees, financial aid applications, COD grant payment data, and other financial aid information. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment that is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. This position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement.

Requirements

3 years of financial aid experience required.
Associate's Degree Preferred.
Two or more years of support experience in a key data entry role, preferably in a Financial Aid office.
Knowledge of CARS, CampusVue, Lawson or similar is helpful, although the ability to learn new software may substitute.
Knowledge of Title IV regulations relating to student loan processing preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both executive and school staff populations.
Superior organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills.
Comfort in a computing environment; high level of proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications, experience with CARS system or CampusVue and Department of Education Software, preferred
Ability to complete work in a timely fashion in accordance with federal regulations.
Ability to learn new software packages quickly and with minimal support.
Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
Ability to work without close supervision and to set one's own priorities.

Responsibilities

Award student financial aid based on the student's funding plan. This includes Title IV loans, Pell, and FSEOG.
Award Institutional grants based on the MOU
Award Employee Tuition Assistance vouchers
Review ISIRs for conflicting information.
Perform Verification on ISIRs received
Clear C-codes on ISIR
Review Post Screen ISIRs
Process Late Disbursements
Process Transfer Monitor Alert
Import and Export COD, NSLDS, and CPS files using EdConnect
Resolve COD origination rejects
Resolve validation rejects
Perform Daily batching of Funds
Perform Daily Posting of Funds
Perform Return of Title IV calculation
Perform Institutional Refund Calculation
Review accounts for canceled students
Review and Award Pell based on Enrollment level after the term starts
Email Initial and Secondary Education plans for VA students