MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Financial Aid Specialist Return to Title IV
About The Position
This position is responsible for analyzing and overseeing complex financial aid compliance and support operations for the institution, specifically on Return to Title IV (R2T4), Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage (LEU) processing, and federal loan support. This position acts as an institutional subject matter expert, interpreting complex state and federal regulations and developing procedures and operational processes to ensure compliance and consistent service delivery. Additionally, this role provides high-level consultation, training, and technical guidance to Enrollment Advisors and cross-functional colleagues within a One Stop environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience working with financial aid administration and regulatory compliance or a combination of education and experience.
- Experience with and knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
- Knowledge of business software programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access sufficient to enter data, run reports, format correspondence and presentation/training materials.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret institutional, state and federal policies and regulations sufficient to use in advising and updating and/or revising processes.
- Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
- Must be in good standing with Minneapolis College.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with and knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and the Return of Title IV (R2T4), calculating/processing R2T4 returns.
- Experience with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities’ student data system, ISRS.
- Knowledge of Admissions, Student Accounts, Record and Registration policies and practices.
- Knowledge of federal financial aid computer programs and websites (including CPS, COD, NSLDS) sufficient to enter data, query reports and submit reports.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and overseeing complex financial aid compliance and support operations for the institution, specifically on Return to Title IV (R2T4), Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage (LEU) processing, and federal loan support.
- Acting as an institutional subject matter expert, interpreting complex state and federal regulations and developing procedures and operational processes to ensure compliance and consistent service delivery.
- Providing high-level consultation, training, and technical guidance to Enrollment Advisors and cross-functional colleagues within a One Stop environment.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
