Bowie State University is Hiring a Financial Aid Operations Specialist Near Bowie, MD
Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Job Posting Number
S630
Position Title
Financial Aid Operations Specialist
Class Title
Staff
Regular or Contingent II
Regular (PIN)
Desired Start Date
FLSA
Exempt
Salary Range
$50,000-$55,000
Open Date
05/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Financial Aid Operations Specialist is critical in the day–to-day operations of the Federal College Work Study Program, fiscal reconciliation of federal aid programs, reporting and technical system updates and strategic communication to the Bowie State University campus community. The incumbent works as part of a team that is responsible for the following:
Federal work-study seminars
Assignment process of college work-study students
Collaborate between FWS program and university payroll office
Review of bi-weekly federal work- study payroll earnings
Division registration initiatives
Fiscal reconciliation of the Federal Pell Grant Program monthly
Fiscal reconciliation Direct Loan Programs monthly
Respond to telephone inquiries, emails and referrals from the call support team
Preparation of federal, state and institutional reports
Routine operations related to Alternative Loan Programs
Record keeping and data review
Routine operations related to the disbursement process
Routine operations related to strategic student messaging and communication
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
Experience in financial aid preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must be knowledgeable of federal, state and institutional regulations with emphasis on federal college work-study policies and procedures. Knowledge of mainframe and personal computer software and student information systems required.
Conditions of Employment
Other
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged but not required for eligible faculty and staff employed by Bowie State University. This protocol may be subject to change. Union Position. BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicant
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