R2T4 Funds Coordinator, Student Financial Aid

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Position Summary:
The Department of Student Financial Aid Post Disbursement at Florida Atlantic University seeks applicants who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a R2T4 Funds Coordinator, Student Financial Aid- Boca Raton, Fl.
Summary of Responsibilities:
This position's key responsibility is the timely completion of Return to Title IV calculations for all students who were scheduled for but failed to complete the entire period for which the federal aid was awarded. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to meet competing deadlines, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and is detail oriented. This position is an integral part of the department's Finance Team, which oversees all of the financial operations and compliance matters.

• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all R2T4 calculations.
• Provides superior customer service and efficiency in response to student and staff R2T4 inquiries.
• Responsible for adhering to the Financial Aid and R2T4 policies and requirements and maintaining up to date procedures.
• Serves as a subject-matter expert on withdrawal processing regulations and the application of federal regulations to university policy.
• Ensures proper notification to both students and the Controller's Office of R2T4 calculation return amounts and tuition refunds.
• Evaluates weekly non-attendance reports to determine students who may be in violation of university attendance policy and re-calculates aid based on eligibility.
• Serves as liaison and collaborates with the Registrar's Office in all matters relating to the students' enrollment reporting.
• Processes weekly student grade change reports and recalculates student eligibility when applicable.
• Manages and approves the student's official withdrawal forms.
• Supports the Assistant Director of Post-Disbursement, Finance & Administration position in the monthly Title IV and Alternative Loan reconciliations.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in analytics and/or Higher ED Student Financial Aid.
Strong Excel skills.
Salary:
$50,000.00 per year.
College or Department:
Department of Student Financial Aid
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This position requires attending meetings and/or performing presentations on evenings and weekends as required.
Application Deadline:
2023-04-26
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.
A resume is required for this position. Make sure to attach the required document in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required document will result in disqualification.