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Program Coordinator II - Verification
Prairie View A&M University Student Financial Aid Proposed Minimum Salary: $3,929.84 monthly Job Location: Prairie View, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Program Coordinator II, under general supervision, will oversee the federal verification process and ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding verification processing. Responsibilities: Serves as a lead expert regarding financial aid verification, including reviewing eligibility information, determining conflicting information, addressing complex verification issues, professional judgment/special circumstance review, and processing verification compliance reports. Under the supervision of the Director/Associate Director of Financial Aid, will provide oversight of the federal verification process for Title IV financial aid eligibility including, but not limited to, collecting income tax and other necessary documents and counseling financial aid applicants (and parents and spouses, if applicable) to ensure compliance with Federal Title IV Financial Aid regulations. Performs quality assurance checks for all verification processes. Utilizes professional judgment on an individual basis to adjust a student's eligibility based on documented mitigating circumstances in accordance with federal statutes. Renders immediate supervision of the financial aid advising staff. Responds to escalated inquiries from prospective and current students, parents, and spouses regarding verification and federal Title IV financial aid and sends verification and follow-up notices to students selected for verification and to resolve conflicting information. Conducts, monitors, and/or reviews return to Title IV (R2T4) and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process and needed. Serves as a member of the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals committee and is back-up for the review of students' SAP. Conducts presentations and training for staff regarding the verification process and federal grants. Keeps abreast of new IRS tax laws and Department of Education Title IV financial aid regulations, especially relating to Federal Grants and verification regulations. Maintains communications with other departments on and off-campus. Interacts with individuals and groups including VPs, Directors, University administrators, systems users, students, staff, public, federal and state government and agency officials, secondary and post-secondary educational institution representatives. Expected Participation: financial aid committees, financial aid outreach events, public speaking engagements, professional development training, attending financial aid conferences, and being active in professional financial aid organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree Four years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Verbal and written communication skills.
Prairie View A&M University Student Financial Aid Proposed Minimum Salary: $3,929.84 monthly Job Location: Prairie View, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Program Coordinator II, under general supervision, will oversee the federal verification process and ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding verification processing. Responsibilities: Serves as a lead expert regarding financial aid verification, including reviewing eligibility information, determining conflicting information, addressing complex verification issues, professional judgment/special circumstance review, and processing verification compliance reports. Under the supervision of the Director/Associate Director of Financial Aid, will provide oversight of the federal verification process for Title IV financial aid eligibility including, but not limited to, collecting income tax and other necessary documents and counseling financial aid applicants (and parents and spouses, if applicable) to ensure compliance with Federal Title IV Financial Aid regulations. Performs quality assurance checks for all verification processes. Utilizes professional judgment on an individual basis to adjust a student's eligibility based on documented mitigating circumstances in accordance with federal statutes. Renders immediate supervision of the financial aid advising staff. Responds to escalated inquiries from prospective and current students, parents, and spouses regarding verification and federal Title IV financial aid and sends verification and follow-up notices to students selected for verification and to resolve conflicting information. Conducts, monitors, and/or reviews return to Title IV (R2T4) and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process and needed. Serves as a member of the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals committee and is back-up for the review of students' SAP. Conducts presentations and training for staff regarding the verification process and federal grants. Keeps abreast of new IRS tax laws and Department of Education Title IV financial aid regulations, especially relating to Federal Grants and verification regulations. Maintains communications with other departments on and off-campus. Interacts with individuals and groups including VPs, Directors, University administrators, systems users, students, staff, public, federal and state government and agency officials, secondary and post-secondary educational institution representatives. Expected Participation: financial aid committees, financial aid outreach events, public speaking engagements, professional development training, attending financial aid conferences, and being active in professional financial aid organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree Four years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Verbal and written communication skills.