Financial Aid Operations Specialist
- Full-time
- Student Support
- Lisle
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- Covista
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About Covista
Covista is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Covista educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Covista is building a brighter future for communities and the world.
Covista is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
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Under general direction, this position provides support for student finance operations teams. Performs the necessary student finance tasks as applicable to their team. This role is responsible for promoting student success through accurate and responsive processing of TIV aid and providing support to our internal customers and external agencies. Runs and processes reports required to identify, track and follow up on outstanding students.
Responsibilities
- Completes student finance processing according to documented procedures.
- Uses and applies knowledge of Title IV regulations with minimal guidance. Is proactive in seeking new knowledge on student finance related issues.
- Runs and processes reports required to identify, track, and follow-up on outstanding students.
- Effectively communicates student/account information with internal and external stakeholders.
- Completes daily and weekly production reports while holding oneself accountable for meeting individual deadlines/SLAs.
- Successfully delivers on expected accountabilities including timeliness, accuracy and quality while demonstrating ability to manage and deliver on multiple tasks in parallel.
- Can identify operational and compliance risks
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- 2 years of experience in student accounts and/or financial aid Preferred
- Must possess effective customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Consistent attention to detail and follow-up.
- Must be a team player.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Is proactive in researching new student finance regulations and issues.
- Well-developed organizational skills.
- PC skills in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, database and internet applications
- Excellent math and analytical skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain systems access to the NSLDS system (must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid)
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $17.15 and $27.36. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.Covista.com/benefits.
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