[ref. j85362616] Remote - Student Finance Processing & Operations Administrator
Job Posting:
Purpose of the Position:
As a Student Finance Processing & Operations Administrator, your mission is to ensure students receive their Title IV funds promptly and accurately. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting students’ financial well-being by managing disbursements, addressing inquiries, and providing personalized assistance throughout the process.By prioritizing student care, you contribute to a positive and seamless financial experience for our student community.
UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.
- Anticipated rate of $19.00/hr
- Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
- FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
- $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
- Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
- Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
- Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
- Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
- Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
- 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
What you’ll do:
- Federal Fund Management: Manage and monitor federal drawdowns for Pell grants and Direct Loan (DL) funds.
- Refund Processing: Ensure timely refunds of Pell and DL funds to the Department of Education (ED).
- Origination Oversight: Originate new Pell and DL funds as needed.
- Eligibility Monitoring: Review disbursements for eligibility prior to submitting to Common Origination & Disbursement (COD).
- Data Integrity and Reporting: Monitor Pell Multiple Reporting Records, process enrollment reporting in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and resolve daily errors from Common Origination & Disbursement (COD).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Career Level Expectations:
- Entry-level position.
- Work is supervised.
- Communicates information that requires a high level of accuracy.
- Problems faced are often routine and require critical thinking.
- Desire for growth and professional development.
Required Skills/Experience:
- High School Diploma, any advanced degree, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Title IV Regulations.
- Eligible to access the National Student Loan Data Base (NSLDS).
- Must not have a federal student loan appearing on the NSLDS database with an unresolved default status reported.
- Skills – detail orientation, proactivity, teamwork, time management, and personal accountability.
- Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
- Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.
Preferred Requirements:
- Comprehensive experience with applications such as Campus Nexus.
- Advanced knowledge/experience of/with Title IV Regulations.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Other skills or abilities – customer service, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving skills, and rapport building.
Compliance:
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable state laws and rules, federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
- Participates in activities including, but not limited to, student recruitment activities and/or activities related to securing financial aid.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- This is a full-time remote position, with only occasional, planned onsite or travel requirements.
- Home office set up, quiet place to work, ability to be on camera, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
- May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
OUR VALUES
Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other.We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.
CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES
We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.
COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS
We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities.We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.
PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE
We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.
HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY
Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others.We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.
WORK AS ONE
We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.
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