Financial Aid Analyst, Processing

Overview

Job : 292364

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

We are seeking talented people to join Kennesaw State University in its vision to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity. Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country with more than 47,000 students and 190+ undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. We are part of the University System of Georgia and strive for values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Primary Campus Locations: Our Kennesaw campus is at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, and our Marietta campus is at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Provides data analysis, management, and reporting for Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA). Identifies requirements, collects data, and interprets results for Federal and State funded programs. Leads projects and initiates and implements process improvements. Assists in developing and administering policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

• Leads and oversees projects that implement process improvement
• Collects, analyzes and provides accurate data and reports to support decision making and functional activities
• Assesses and analyzes underlying data elements to identify causes of potential problems and proposes solutions
• Responsible for the execution and management of individual programs and/or processes
• Reviews and audits completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance; facilitates training as needed
• Trouble-shoots and maintains quality assurance processes within assigned financial aid area
• Monitors communications from students to review for possible system and/or training issues
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, NCAA, USG and Kennesaw State rules and regulations
• Contributes and participates in the strategic planning process and future direction of the department/division
• Works collaboratively with campus-wide departments and outside entities regarding policy implementation
• Serves as a point of contact to resolve questions or issues
• Maintains a master calendar for all OSFA major activity
• Establishes strategies for effective delivery of program awards

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Communications, Finance, Statistics, Business or related field

Required Experience: Three (3) years of related experience in financial aid, post-secondary education, or business

• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Credentials
• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Previous experience with Banner (Ellucian)

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Able to understand, research, and resolve complex issues related to various federal and state systems (e.g., Central Processing System, Electronic Data Exchange, National Student Loan Data System, Common Origination and Disbursement, Surfer)
• Able to plan, coordinate and complete large-scale, detail-oriented projects and events
• Able to work with staff, faculty, administrators, federal/state entities, and servicers to support student success
• Able to maintain compliant records of all transactions between the University and outside reporting entities
• Able to lead compliance efforts involving federal, state, and institutional fin

• Knowledge of financial aid at the federal, state and institutional levels and changes to state and federal rules/regulations
• Knowledge of state program rules and regulations for Financial Aid in the State of Georgia
• Knowledge of Title IV rules and regulations as they pertain to Federal Student Financial Aid
• Knowledge of and compliance with FERPA

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficie…