Student Awards Specialist

International Education Corporation • Irvine, CA, US • $25 - $28 / hour • 2d ago

Job Details

Job Location: California Irvine IEC - Irvine, CA

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Category: Student Finance

Description

Student Awards Specialist

International Education Corporation is the leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it’s an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud.

Position Summary

The Student Awards Specialist is responsible for reviewing student files, evaluating financial aid applications, and performing verification to determine eligibility for Title IV funding. Positions assigned to this classification are a paraprofessional and will have a high technical knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures to independently assist campuses and other professionals over the phone and via electronic correspondence. The position requires analytical skills and the ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency. In addition, the position requires that all job responsibilities are completed accurately and compliantly in accordance with Title IV regulations.

Primary/Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complies with all Federal, State, institutional policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and interpret Title IV regulations
Remains compliant as established by accrediting agencies, state entities and current established company targets.
Review all student financial aid files for completeness, accuracy and ensure verification requirements are met.
Post related award data into student operating system to ensure timely and accurate cash flow forecasts.
Prepare file reconciliations to ensure proper management and posting of scheduled Title IV funding.
Calculates award eligibility and certifies federal and private student loans.
Maintains knowledge of Title IV awarding and disbursing regulations.
Maintains and coordinates awarding and student file reports.
Maintain the company’s administrative requirements for student financial aid and separation of duties compliance requirements for state and federal student financial aid.
Maintains knowledge of the College’s awarding and refund policies.
Ensures ethical and accurate documentation and recordkeeping which meets all company and regulatory agency standards.
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
Participate as an active team member of the Corporate Student Financial Services Department and ensure active communication and cohesive working relationship with all other departments.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the United States.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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 preferred.
Associate’s degree or comparable work experience required. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing or accounting preferred.
Excellent customer service, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel
Ability to meet deadlines and execute multiple priorities.

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In addition, full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more.

If changing students’ lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you!

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