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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Financial Aid Specialist

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 higher education institutions and is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist. This role is responsible for maintaining knowledge of Title IV financial aid to ensure accurate processing and administration of financial aid-related tasks, including data verification and analysis.

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Responsibilities

Maintains audit and compliance controls by executing procedures and proper validation of data including, but not limited to:

Processing certain incomplete items on student’s submitted FAFSA to ensure timely and accurate financial aid packaging

Processing required FAFSA verifications to ensure accuracy of student data and compliance with all federal record-keeping requirements

Confirming compliance with FAFSA verification documentation

Processing special circumstances and collaborating with leadership to address

Captures, documents, and analyzes current state business process, and identifies, makes recommendations for, and documents future state business processes

Reviews audit reports and resolves errors to ensure integrity of data

Accesses a variety of computer information systems and databases to retrieve verify and enter data

Assists with extracting and analyzing data for researching and developing efficiencies and making recommendations to leadership

Performs related special projects and other responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Title IV financial aidData processingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCampusLogic Student FormsBanner Student Information SystemBookkeeping skillsOrganizationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsConfidential information handlingInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides necessary knowledge and skills

1-3 years' experience in higher education financial aid office setting is preferred

Organizational skills for managing several processes, activities, and website system

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong bookkeeping and recording keeping skills

Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information

High level of initiative and organization, good judgment, and discretion required

Ability to work long hours and perform computer operations for extended periods of time

Skilled using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to communicate accurate information in a fast-paced environment

Supportive of the University System of Georgia mission