Specialist 1, Financial Aid (Part-Time)

Specialist 1, Financial Aid (Part-Time)

Posting Number: 0000832
Reports to: Director, Financial Aid
Department: Financial Aid
Classification: Classified/Support
Full or Part-time: Part Time

Job Summary:
This is a 25 hour per week non-exempt position. This position manages the eligibility determination and awarding processes, oversees the data entry and, ensures compliance with financial aid rules and regulations, resolves customer service issues. Handle sensitive or confidential records.

Essential Functions:
1. Coordinate the transmission and subsequent processing of federal grant and loan data files between the College and the Common Origination and Data (COD) system and the Central Processing System (CPS).
2. Direct Loan (DL) and Pell rejects review and resolution.
3. Analyze and adjust accounts to ensure the Federal Pell Grant Program account balances internally and externally with the U.S. Department of Education. Ensure all Federal Pell Grant discrepancies between institutions are resolved and accurately reports the resolution to the U.S. Department of Education on a monthly basis.
4. Maintain a scheduler with necessary automated process (Automic)
5. Responsible for reconciliation of the Direct Loan Programs (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and PLUS)
6. Resolves over awards and overpayments and contacts students to resolve discrepancies.
7. Schedule communication requests and notifications, e.g., missing document request, award letter, loan disbursement notification, and return of tittle IV fund notification.
8. Assists with verification during peak processing times.

Other Duties:
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:
Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid, is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial aid on behalf of students.

Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred and minimum 1-year relevant work experience, or Associate’s Degree required with minimum 3 years relevant work experience. Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial aid or other heavily regulated industry experience desired. Banner experience preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and high level of confidence required. Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Grade: B11
Salary Range:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Official College transcripts required upon hire.

Virtual Campus tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMxd91KXcGs

Part time staff are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed thru EDUStaff, LLC. If you are selected for one of these roles, you will be required to complete EDUStaff’s employment application and on-boarding processes.

Open Date: 09/26/2021
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/3972

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesake’s breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our region’s future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the college’s facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMC’s main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet it’s less than a half-day’s drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

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