Clarkson University
USD $21.00 – USD $22.75 /Hr.
General Purpose This position works closely with the Director of Financial Aid and the entire financial aid team to develop and implement financial aid policies, procedures, and initiatives that support the goals and objectives of the university and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. In addition to student caseload responsibilities, this position has special emphasis on financial aid application processing, federal and school selected verification, c-code resolution, and the administration of alternative education loans.
Financial Aid Application Management
Import and export data files using EDconnect daily
Review and load suspended and subsequent ISIRs
Assign verification and conflicting information checklists
Student Caseload Management
Responsible for the overall financial aid management of a caseload of students as determined by an alphabetical split. Management includes independent decision making beginning with the receipt of the ISIR to initial packaging and follow-up to meet departmental goals and ensure compliance.
Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding federal, state, university aid programs and regulations.
On an ongoing basis throughout the year, evaluate eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid and revise aid packages based on changes in student status enrollment, including freshman and upper‑class students.
Review special circumstances appeals, using team approach to make professional judgment determinations in accordance with federal regulations and university policies, and recalculate aid eligibility.
Interact daily with and counsel students and parents regarding financial aid issues.
Work as an integrated team member with the other members of the financial aid staff and SAS specialists.
Additional Duties
Prepare and review student files and documents for the A-133 federal audit and FISAP.
Perform other related duties including special projects and research as needed.
Act as liaison with other university departments regarding financial aid regulations, awarding and student concerns.
Education & Qualifications Minimal Qualifications High School Diploma with 5 years of financial aid experience or related experience, or Associate’s Degree with 2–3 years financial aid experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 0–1 years financial aid experience.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in a financial aid or shared services office. Experience in PeopleSoft, ELM, EDconnect, NSLDS, FAA Access, and Excel is strongly preferred.
Health & Safety The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check.
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General Purpose This position works closely with the Director of Financial Aid and the entire financial aid team to develop and implement financial aid policies, procedures, and initiatives that support the goals and objectives of the university and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. In addition to student caseload responsibilities, this position has special emphasis on financial aid application processing, federal and school selected verification, c-code resolution, and the administration of alternative education loans.
Financial Aid Application Management
Import and export data files using EDconnect daily
Review and load suspended and subsequent ISIRs
Assign verification and conflicting information checklists
Student Caseload Management
Responsible for the overall financial aid management of a caseload of students as determined by an alphabetical split. Management includes independent decision making beginning with the receipt of the ISIR to initial packaging and follow-up to meet departmental goals and ensure compliance.
Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding federal, state, university aid programs and regulations.
On an ongoing basis throughout the year, evaluate eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid and revise aid packages based on changes in student status enrollment, including freshman and upper‑class students.
Review special circumstances appeals, using team approach to make professional judgment determinations in accordance with federal regulations and university policies, and recalculate aid eligibility.
Interact daily with and counsel students and parents regarding financial aid issues.
Work as an integrated team member with the other members of the financial aid staff and SAS specialists.
Additional Duties
Prepare and review student files and documents for the A-133 federal audit and FISAP.
Perform other related duties including special projects and research as needed.
Act as liaison with other university departments regarding financial aid regulations, awarding and student concerns.
Education & Qualifications Minimal Qualifications High School Diploma with 5 years of financial aid experience or related experience, or Associate’s Degree with 2–3 years financial aid experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 0–1 years financial aid experience.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in a financial aid or shared services office. Experience in PeopleSoft, ELM, EDconnect, NSLDS, FAA Access, and Excel is strongly preferred.
Health & Safety The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check.
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