Temporary Financial Aid Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate institutional and federal financial aid applications

• Assess financial aid eligibility and generate financial aid offers utilizing PowerFAIDS

• Perform responsibilities at the Senior Associate and Director level

• Act as a professional resource for staff and systems based on expertise in PowerFAIDS

• Conduct quality assurance sessions while becoming familiar with the new system

• Provide insights to practices and the new system based on prior experience

• Assist the Loan Specialist with the certification of Federal Direct Loans and private/alternative loans

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies

• Address conflicting information and package financial aid for prospective and returning students

• Verify eligibility by reconciling differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile, as well as reviewing tax returns, W-2 forms, and verification worksheets

• Review and process applications for Federal Direct Loans and private/alternative loans

• Resolve instances of over-awards

• Meet virtually with students regarding inquiries related to financial aid

• Assist in the organization and cleanup of reports

• Perform other assigned tasks

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's degree is required

• Previous experience with financial aid packaging in PowerFAIDS

• Proven knowledge of the financial aid application process

• Prior experience with the College Board's CSS Profile and institutional methodology

• Ability to adhere to all federal, state, and institutional policies

• Capability to work independently, take initiative, and complete tasks with minimal supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines, exercising professional judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach when working across departments

• A service-oriented mindset and a genuine interest in the institution's mission

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience

• Bachelor's degree is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan

• Life insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Generous time off

• Parental leave

• Homebuyer assistance

• Tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24

• College contribution of 8% of base salary to a retirement account upon eligibility

• Additional 0.5% matching retirement contribution

• Immediate and full vesting of all college-paid retirement contributions