Alfred University · 2 months ago
Temporary Financial Aid Data Processor
Alfred, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16.72/hr - $17.68/hr
2+ years expAlfred University is a historic institution committed to education and social justice since 1836. They are seeking a Temporary Financial Aid Data Processor to coordinate and administer various loan programs, counsel students and parents, and handle data processing related to financial aid.
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Responsibilities
Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Counselor responsible for oversight, the Federal Stafford Loan (FSL), Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and alternative loan programs. These responsibilities include:
Counseling students and parents regarding loan eligibility, application procedures and which loan program may accommodate their needs
Determines student and parent loan eligibility and certifies all loan applications. Certification of loan applications may be done manually, web-based or by creating and sending an electronic certification file
Problem resolution with (and between) students, parents, lenders, guarantee agencies, and the A.U. Student Service Center
Complete processing of electronic fund transfer system for student and parent loan disbursements. Ensures that loan funds are disbursed to student accounts under federal guidelines. Reviews and resolves loan disbursement reports
Identifies, authorizes, and implements loan refunds in cases of over awards, ineligible disbursements, enrollment status changes, etc. Updates student accounts with this information
Complete processing for loan application procedures and exit and entrance counseling required by federal regulations
In addition to specific loan counseling, this position is also involved in general financial aid counseling with students and parents
Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Associate Director Financial Aid, for the State Aid programs. These responsibilities include:
Load all State Aid rosters from the State system into Banner which include
NY state determined awards
Certification Rosters
Remittance Rosters/Payment Rosters
Make changes to NY State awards using the NY State software and assist students with changes to the applications and appeals
Work as a liaison between the state and students with regards to the awarding and determination of state awards
Make sure all AU students are meeting state requirements and are eligible to receive NY State monies
After loading each roster and before loading the next roster all rosters must be reconciled and cleaned up
Certify that each student is either eligible, not eligible or not in compliance
Notify students of changes to their award
Reconcile the Banner totals and the NY State HESC totals (balance grand totals)
Attend training offered by NY State HESC and have first-hand knowledge of regulations and changes to the systems used
Transmit electronic files from Banner to NY State HESC
Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Counselor directly responsible for the Federal Work Study (FCWS) program. These responsibilities include:
Collecting and posting of job descriptions
Preparing work-study documents for individual students
Coordinate with off-campus FCWS employers
Assist with balancing of FCWS bi-weekly payroll
Ensures that financial aid funds are memo'd correctly to student accounts
Complete federal data load processing
Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SOS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma and some formal post high school education experience
Minimum two years' work experience in an appropriate setting
Preferred
Applicable Associate Degree preferred or an appropriate combination of college courses
Company
Alfred University
Alfred University is a liberal arts and professional university blending traditional academics with creative and technical programs.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.65MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationFuzeHub
2023-05-03Grant· $4.6M
2022-04-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Holly Shulman
Professor
John Simmins
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