Azusa Pacific University · 5 months ago
Financial Aid Specialist - Financial Aid and Student Financial Services
Azusa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$21.44/hr - $24.44/hr
5+ years expAzusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered institution committed to diversity and community. They are seeking a Financial Aid Specialist responsible for determining financial aid eligibility and processing various forms of aid for graduate and professional students, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Education
Responsibilities
Reviews federal needs analysis documents for accuracy and follows up for income documentation for federal verification
Understands basic federal tax law to evaluate the accuracy of FAFSA data entry and completes verifications for families that are selected based on the Department of Education’s 30% rule
Awards and revises all federal, state, and institutional aid as well as private student loans for graduate and professional students within federal, state, and institutional guidelines
Communicate with other SFS staff and departments across campus in a timely manner regarding adjustments needed to students’ financial aid award packages and other individual student circumstances
Review and analyze various daily, weekly and monthly reports to ensure accuracy, discern errors, and maintain high level of student service through the financial aid process
Monitor and review student’s academic progress to ensure ongoing eligibility for financial aid
Processes required 'Return to Title IV' program funds for students officially or unofficially withdrawing from the university
Review, interpret and apply complex federal and state regulations to remain in compliance by attending conferences, workshops, webinars and other available forms of training as applicable
Use PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Windows interface and Microsoft products, Archiving, COD, ELM-ONE, IFAP, NSLDS, FAA Access, Webgrants and various other financial aid websites to complete tasks
Required to work one Saturday commencement event (Winter or Spring) each calendar year
Committed to a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values diversity
Support, affirm, and sustain the beliefs, values, and mission of the university in all facets of one's role and through the university's daily living expectations
Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position
Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs
Performs other duties related to job description as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Five to seven years of general business experience, preferably in a related field or a field that is highly regulated
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel and Word
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Good command of the English language with good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to plan details of procedures and methods to obtain definite objectives
Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multi-tasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action
Self-starter with a positive attitude
In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students
Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs
Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position
Required to work one Saturday commencement event (Winter or Spring) each calendar year
Preferred
Financial Aid Experience preferred
PeopleSoft Campus Solution experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is a university creating a place for Christian education to form the training School for Christian Workers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kirk Bernal, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
Leslie C.
Human Resources Business Partner
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