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Covista

Student Finance QA Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lisle, Illinois 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $17 - $24 per Hour 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ October 8th, 2026
Financial Aid Title IV Quality Assurance

Edtech.com's Summary

Covista is hiring a Student Finance QA Analyst to process Title IV aid accurately and keep student accounts moving for its student finance operations teams. Working under general direction, the analyst follows documented procedures, builds production reports, and answers questions from internal customers and external agencies. Spotting operational and compliance risks early is a core part of how the role protects student success.

Highlights
  • Complete student finance processing according to documented procedures.
  • Apply Title IV regulations with minimal guidance and keep learning new student finance rules.
  • Run reports that identify, track, and follow up on outstanding students.
  • Share student and account information with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Produce daily and weekly production reports while meeting individual deadlines and SLAs.
  • Flag operational and compliance risks.
  • Prefer a bachelor's degree and two years of student accounts or financial aid experience.
  • Need Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, plus strong math and analytical abilities.
  • Qualify for NSLDS system access, which requires not being in default on Title IV federal aid.
  • Hourly pay of $17.15 to $24.04 with 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and a 401k with 6% employer match.

Student Finance QA Analyst 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.

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
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday).
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $17.15 and $24.04/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
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