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Covista is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist, Awarding & Packaging to process Title IV aid accurately and responsively for its student finance operations teams. The specialist applies Title IV regulations with minimal guidance, runs reports that track outstanding students, and shares account information with internal and external stakeholders. The role also produces daily and weekly production reports against individual deadlines and SLAs.

Highlights

Process student finance transactions according to documented procedures.
Apply Title IV regulations with minimal guidance and keep researching new student finance regulations and issues.
Run reports that identify, track, and follow up on outstanding students.
Communicate student and account information to internal and external stakeholders.
Complete daily and weekly production reports while meeting individual deadlines and SLAs.
Manage multiple tasks in parallel with timeliness, accuracy, and quality, and flag operational and compliance risks.
Prefer a bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in student accounts or financial aid.
Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, plus database and internet applications.
Qualify for NSLDS system access, which requires not being in default on Title IV federal aid.
Offer pay of $17.15 - $25.00 per hour, plus health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with 6% employer match, 15 days of paid vacation, and 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.

Financial Aid Specialist, Awarding & Packaging Full Description

Under general direction, this position provides support for student finance operations teams. Performs the necessary student finance tasks as applicable to their team. This role is responsible for promoting student success through accurate and responsive processing of TIV aid and providing support to our internal customers and external agencies. Runs and processes reports required to identify, track and follow up on outstanding students.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

Completes student finance processing according to documented procedures.
Uses and applies knowledge of Title IV regulations with minimal guidance. Is proactive in seeking new knowledge on student finance related issues.
Runs and processes reports required to identify, track, and follow-up on outstanding students.
Effectively communicates student/account information with internal and external stakeholders.
Completes daily and weekly production reports while holding oneself accountable for meeting individual deadlines/SLAs.
Successfully delivers on expected accountabilities including timeliness, accuracy and quality while demonstrating ability to manage and deliver on multiple tasks in parallel.
Can identify operational and compliance risks
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
2 experience in student accounts and/or financial aid Preferred
Must possess effective customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Consistent attention to detail and follow-up.
Must be a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
Is proactive in researching new student finance regulations and issues.
Well-developed organizational skills.
PC skills in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, database and internet applications
Excellent math and analytical skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain systems access to the NSLDS system (must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid)

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $17.15 and $25.00/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Financial Aid Specialist, Awarding & Packaging

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