Financial Aid Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Conduct annual reviews of financial aid files for client institutions.

• Evaluate samples of student records to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.

• Identify potential risks and areas for enhancement, offering guidance to improve financial aid processes.

• Address institutional questions related to Title IV regulations and financial aid operations.

• Execute verification reviews.

• Carry out Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations.

• Deliver practical compliance-focused advice to administrators.

• Collaborate with colleagues to address complex regulatory inquiries.

• Keep abreast of changing federal regulations.

• Contribute to internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Engage in ongoing learning to enhance service delivery.

• Assist with institutional reviews, training, or relationship-building activities, which may require occasional travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience in financial aid administration within a college, university, career school, or trade school setting.

• Familiarity with Title IV programs.

• Knowledge of awarding, packaging, verification, and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations.

• Experience in reviewing student files, documenting findings, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

• Strong grasp of Title IV funding programs and the federal student aid regulatory framework.

• Capacity to interpret complex regulatory guidance and implement it operationally.

• Ability to recognize compliance risks and provide actionable guidance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience with financial aid systems or case management tools.

• Familiarity with Zendesk is a plus.

• Excellent and professional communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to client locations or conferences.

• Working hours aligned with the Eastern Time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work arrangement.

• Professional exposure to a diverse array of colleges, universities, and career schools.

• Opportunity to deepen expertise in Title IV compliance and regulatory matters.

• Occasional travel to client sites or conferences.

• Virtual interview process.

• Accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.