Financial Aid Processor II

South University

. Electronically process high volumes of loan applications, guarantees, financial aid applications, COD grant payment data, and other financial aid information .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing financial aid applications, including Title IV loans and institutional grants, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Proficient in utilizing financial aid software and maintaining superior organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Aid ExperienceTitle IV Regulations KnowledgeCARS Software ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Applications ProficiencyData Entry Support Experience

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Hard Skills

Loan Application ProcessingFinancial Aid AwardingISIR Review and VerificationCOD File ManagementReturn of Title IV CalculationsData Batching and PostingGrant Payment ProcessingLate Disbursement ProcessingTransfer Monitor Alerts ManagementProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsSuperior Organization SkillsSelf-MotivationPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

CARSCampusVueLawsonEdConnectDepartment of Education Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Financial AidPell GrantsFSEOGCODNSLDSCPSISIRMOUTuition Assistance VouchersFederal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Electronically process high volumes of loan applications, guarantees, financial aid applications, COD grant payment data, and other financial aid information
Award student financial aid, including Title IV loans, Pell, and FSEOG, based on student funding plans
Award institutional grants based on MOU
Award employee tuition assistance vouchers
Review ISIRs for conflicting information
Perform verification on ISIRs received
Clear C-codes on ISIRs
Review post-screen ISIRs
Process late disbursements
Process transfer monitor alerts
Import and export COD, NSLDS, and CPS files using EdConnect
Resolve COD origination rejects and validation rejects
Perform daily batching and posting of funds
Perform Return of Title IV and institutional refund calculations
Review accounts for canceled students
Review and award Pell based on enrollment level after term start
Email initial and secondary education plans for VA students
Carry out duties in alignment with South University’s service, employee development, economic, innovation, and growth principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years of financial aid experience required
Two or more years of support experience in a key data entry role, preferably in a Financial Aid office
Associate degree preferred
Knowledge of CARS, CampusVue, Lawson or similar software helpful
Knowledge of Title IV regulations relating to student loan processing preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with executive and school staff populations
Superior organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills
Comfort in a computing environment
High proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications preferred
Experience with CARS, CampusVue, and Department of Education software preferred
Ability to complete work in a timely fashion in accordance with federal regulations
Ability to learn new software packages quickly and with minimal support
Ability to listen to customers and understand and respond positively to their requests
Ability to work without close supervision and set one's own priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Commitment to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities