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Manages the processing, disbursement, accounting, and reconciliation functions for private and alternative Â鶹´«Ã½ loans. Serves as liaison between the financial aid office and private lenders.

• Responsible for daily certification and disbursement of private and alternative Â鶹´«Ã½ loans. Ensures loans are processed efficiently and applied accurately.
• Reconciles transactions between the Â鶹´«Ã½ information system and financial system. Reviews and implements processes and procedures that support program administration from receipt to disbursement and reconciliation of funds.
• Serves as the liaison to private and alternative lenders to ensure products and communications meet University standards. Conveys information about program requirements and deadlines to the University.
• Establishes and maintains policies and procedures regarding private alternative loans, ensuring that they align with University and federal policy. Trains staff on loan processing and related policies and procedures.
• Researches, creates, and provides guidance and support on auditing practices for federal, state, and institutional programs and budgets. Researches and explores options for improving and automating disbursement, returns, and reconciliations.
• Assists with scholarship-related budgeting, reconciling, accounting, and auditing functions.
• Resolves issues and questions from Â鶹´«Ã½s, staff, and faculty.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid regulations and guidelines.
• Budget, institutional and fund management experience.
• Spreadsheet and office software proficiency.
• Accounting system experience.

• Five years' relevant experience.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2023-11-21