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Alfred University Financial Aid Data Processor in Alfred, New York
The Financial Aid Data Processor coordinates and administers Federal Stafford, PLUS and Alternative loan programs. They will counsel students and parents and execute the preliminary student file evaluation. The successful candidate will be the primary contact for lenders and loan agencies and perform general secretarial functions. This position is a 35 hour/week position, and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked over 40 in a payroll week.
Salary: $17.00-$19.00/hour, depending on experience
Responsibilities:
Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Counselor responsible for oversight, the Federal Stafford Loan (FSL), Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and alternative loan programs. These responsibilities include:
Counseling students and parents regarding loan eligibility, application procedures and which loan program may accommodate their needs.
Determines student and parent loan eligibility and certifies all loan applications. Certification of loan applications may be done manually, web-based or by creating and sending an electronic certification file.
Problem resolution with (and between) students, parents, lenders, guarantee agencies, and the A.U. Student Service Center.
Complete processing of electronic fund transfer system for student and parent loan disbursements. Ensures that loan funds are disbursed to student accounts under federal guidelines. Reviews and resolves loan disbursement reports.
Identifies, authorizes, and implements loan refunds in cases of over awards, ineligible disbursements, enrollment status changes, etc. Updates student accounts with this information.
Complete processing for loan application procedures and exit and entrance counseling required by federal regulations.
In addition to specific loan counseling, this position is also involved in general financial aid counseling with students and parents.
Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Associate Director Financial Aid, for the State Aid programs. These responsibilities include:
Load all State Aid rosters from the State system into Banner which include
NY state determined awards
Certification Rosters
Remittance Rosters/Payment Rosters
Make changes to NY State awards using the NY State software and assist students with changes to the applications and appeals.
Work as a liaison between the state and students with regards to the awarding and determination of state awards.
Make sure all AU students are meeting state requirements and are eligible to receive NY State monies.
After loading each roster and before loading the next roster all rosters must be reconciled and cleaned up.
Certify that each student is either eligible, not eligible or not in compliance.
Notify students of changes to their award.
Reconcile the Banner totals and the NY State HESC totals (balance grand totals)
Attend training offered by NY State HESC and have first-hand knowledge of regulations and changes to the systems used.
Transmit electronic files from Banner to NY State HESC.
Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Counselor directly responsible for the Federal Work Study (FCWS) program. These responsibilities include:
Collecting and posting of job descriptions.
Preparing work-study documents for individual students.
Coordinate with off-campus FCWS employers.
Assist with balancing of FCWS bi-weekly payroll.
Ensures that financial aid funds are memo'd correctly to student accounts.
Complete federal dataload processing.
Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SOS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
H.S. Diploma and some formal post high school education experience. Applicable Associate Degree preferred or an appropriate combination of college courses. Minimum two years' work experience in an appropriate setting.
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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