Financial Aid Technical Analyst

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Position Title

Position Title Financial Aid Technical Analyst

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

FT/PT

FT/PT Full Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5

Grade

Grade 12

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $56,

Summary

This position is critical to support financial aid services and in ensuring that the Colleague system set up and process effectively and efficiently support FAS in all aspects of the compliant administration of federal, state, and institutional financial aid and scholarships. The financial aid technical analyst possesses a comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulations, state and institutional policies and procedures to accurately guide students through financial aid, scholarship and loan application processes.

This position supports both routine reporting to senior management and outside agencies and ad hoc reporting. Assists the Associate Director and other unit administrators in fulfilling unit responsibilities for compliance with all federal, state and institutional regulations, policies and procedures related to the administration of financial aid as well as ensuring the institution fulfills all Title IV compliance requirements. Assists the director with performance management data;

enrollment management functions, especially those related to access and affordability, emergency preparedness; and statistical data management, including outcomes assessment.

Responsible for the implementation and enhancement of all financial aid technology operations, including the federal Title IV Wide Area Network. Works closely with FAS leadership to manage the Colleague Data System as it relates to awarding and disbursing all Title IV, institutional, state, and private funding, federal, state and institutional reporting and compliance, and other critical FA Colleague or Colleague-related processes, including the FISAP and FIAS .

Helps to ensure that the Colleague system is processing aid compliant with federal and state laws, and institutional policy. Identifies gaps and creates automated safety nets as needed. Assists with the administration of other unit technology functions such as digital imaging, web, and software applications. Works closely with the director to implement new Colleague, USDOE and MHEC applications. Coordinates and executes the development, testing, and implementation of technological process improvements and solutions for a wide range of office functions.

Responsible for the maintenance, update, and integrity of all financial aid records. Develop and implement training and information modules for students and staff. This position is critical to the college’s compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Responsible for coordinating daily core operations for financial aid services and managing the FA Colleague Data System, including all aspects of importing/exporting financial aid records and data, batch award processing, disbursement, reconciliation, SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) processing, and beginning- and end-of-semester/year processes.

Oversee the management of entrance and exit loan interviews in accordance with federal regulations and keeps abreast of the latest methods of delivery.

Oversee all COD related programs. Electronically transmits and receives all response…