Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

Work Department: Financial Aid Office Class Title/Code: Financial Aid Associate (5011) Effective Date: Nov 20, 2023 Responsibilities: A Financial Aid Specialist typically: 1.
Ensures Financial Aid and the University adheres to federal, state and institutional rules, regulations and procedures.
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Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the department of Financial aid in coordination with administrators and University legal counsel.
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Ensures Financial Aid follows record retention policies and best practices.
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Serves as liaison with internal and external parties regarding Financial Aid operation.
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Solves complex issues that requires research and analysis.
Required Qualifications: CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER: 1.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or related degree.
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Five (5) years experience working in student services, financial aid/loans, accounting, business or finance in higher education or a related agency.
**NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Starting Salary: $4,206 /Monthly Application Deadline: Dec 8, 2023 Additional Information: Take your career to the 'Necks Level!! Benefits begin on day one with four health plan options to choose from with vision included in each plan The State shares the cost of health coverage with you.
Employee monthly contributions are determined by your annual salary.
Employee monthly contributions start as low as $94 for individual coverage or $194 for 2+dependents.
Sick and vacation time accrual begins on day one.
Accrue up to 12 sick leave days and 25 vacation days a year WIU offers 12 paid holidays plus additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day Tuition Waiver up to six credit hours per semester at any public state university Paid twice a month by direct deposit