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SalaryUpdated: Feb 29, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Accounting & Fiscal Services
Position Summary:
Perform student loan accounting and reconciliation functions for student loan programs comprising UC Irvine's in-school student loan portfolio. Audit general ledger accounts, reviewing and reconciling financial activity and identifying discrepancies. Prepare financial journals to correct financial system data and post on-line adjustments to a variety of systems. Assure the timely and accurate transfer of borrower demographic information and loan data including new loans, loan advances, loan reductions, and loan adjustments the University's loan servicer. Perform monthly reconciliation of inschool loan transfers to billing servicer. Oversee customer service and check disbursement activities in the in-school loan unit of Financial Services. Coordinate the identification and notification of campus based loan borrowers that need to fulfill Exit Interview requirements. Administer the Employee Emergency Loan program, reviewing and processing loan applications. Analyze National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) requirements and recommend data management, reporting, and reconciliation procedures. Reconcile Federal Perkins loan and borrower enrollment data submitted to NSLDS and analyze and correct data discrepancies. Perform special projects for unit manager and administer the Employee Emergency Loan Program.
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
https://accounting.uci.edu/
Required:
- General knowledge of federal regulations student loan provisions relating to federal campus-based student loan programs.
- Accounting principles to monitor and reconcile student loan activity.
- Analytical skill to interpret and apply policies and procedures relating to student loan activities.
- Ability to perform fast and accurate mathematical calculations.
- Skill to independently develop innovative solutions and solve problems in the context of frequent policy and program changes.
- Skill to interact effectively and diplomatically with campus personnel, a diverse student population and others in a public contact setting and the ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference and hostility.
- Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds to provide information and explain procedures and policies.
- Analytical and calculation skills to independently compile data, and prepare and evaluate reports.
- General knowledge of automated accounting, billing, and collections systems.
- Skill in the use of desktop computers and spreadsheet, word processing and database programs.
- Ability to work independently and set priorities, following through on assignments with minimal direction.
- Ability to complete assignments in an environment of frequent interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload.
- General knowledge of Campus Personnel and Payroll Policy and Affirmative Action Guidelines General knowledge of UC Irvine accounting practices and financial system.
- Employee must be available during peak activity, generally at the beginning of each academic quarter for Loan Promissory Note processing, and Financial Aid Check disbursements, as well as at the end of each academic quarter for Campus Based Student Loan Exit Interview coordination.
- Must be compliant with UC Vaccination Policy.
- Must pass background check.
- 100 % remote, option to report onsite as needed
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]
