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Confidential Careers · 3 weeks ago

Financial Aid Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Confidential is a well-established education institution in the Atlanta, GA area seeking a Financial Aid Manager to lead a team of advisors. This role involves improving processes, implementing solutions, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations in financial aid operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of the Financial Aid Department, managing financial aid advisors

Ensure accurate and timely packaging of Title IV funds for all incoming and continuing students in compliance with federal/state regulations and company policy

Work directly with students to complete their financial aid packaging and coordinate with other departments and the Campus President to ensure students are ready to start on time

Conduct routine compliance audits on active and inactive student files

Oversee processing of student loan and grant applications, verification processes, and documentation of independent status

Monitor and track the school's Institutional Loan Program and maintain document tracking systems (Pell Grants, federal loans, tax returns, etc.)

Train, develop, and evaluate staff to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently

Resolve student inquiries and issues in compliance with policy, procedure, and legal requirements

Coordinate the school's response to internal and external audits related to Title IV program management

Participate in evening and weekend campus events as needed

Qualification

Title IV administrationFinancial aid managementMicrosoft OfficeTeam managementRegulatory compliance

Required

Associate's degree and at least 2 years of Title IV administration experience, or 3+ years of Title IV administration and financial aid management experience

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and financial aid systems

Experience managing a team

Ability to stay composed and effective when dealing with regulatory complexity and competing priorities