Student Accounts Specialist, Awarding

IEC CORP GROUP•Irvine, KY

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Accounts Specialist, Awarding reviews student files and financial aid applications and performs verification to determine eligibility for Title IV funding. This paraprofessional role requires strong technical knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures, enabling the specialist to assist campuses and other professionals by phone and electronic correspondence. The position calls for analytical skills, independent work, and a sense of urgency, with all duties completed accurately and in compliance with Title IV regulations. The role supports the Corporate Student Financial Services Department and works with internal and external customers and other departments. The specialist must maintain knowledge of applicable awarding, disbursement, and refund policies and regulations, and ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or comparable work experience.
Excellent customer service, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
Ability to meet deadlines and execute multiple priorities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a financial aid department of an accredited college or university, with direct responsibility for processing Title IV activities, programs, and funding.
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing, or accounting.

Responsibilities

Comply with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures.
Understand and interpret Title IV regulations.
Remain compliant with requirements established by accrediting agencies and state entities, as well as current company targets.
Review student financial aid files for completeness and accuracy and ensure verification requirements are met.
Enter award data into the student operating system to support timely and accurate cash flow forecasts.
Prepare file reconciliations to ensure proper management and posting of scheduled Title IV funding.
Calculate award eligibility and certify federal and private student loans.
Maintain knowledge of Title IV awarding and disbursing regulations.
Maintain and coordinate awarding and student file reports.
Maintain administrative requirements for student financial aid and separation-of-duties compliance requirements for state and federal student financial aid.
Maintain knowledge of the College’s awarding and refund policies.
Ensure ethical and accurate documentation and recordkeeping that meet company and regulatory agency standards.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Participate actively in the Corporate Student Financial Services Department and maintain communication and cohesive working relationships with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.