Financial Aid Specialists II at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Financial Aid Specialists II Location: USO-Shared Services Center Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 291862 About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.Job Summary The SSC Financial Aid Data Specialist(s) is a full-time position that reports to the SSC Financial AidServices Manager. The Financial Aid Data Specialist position is responsible for maintaining in -depthknowledge of Title IV financial aid to ensure the accurate and timely administration of financial aid -related processing. This position will include data verification, data processing and analysis, metricgeneration, training, and documentation support responsibilities as a part of the SSC Financial Aidteam.Responsibilities Responsibilities - ¿ Maintains audit and compliance controls by executing procedures and proper validation of dataincluding, but not limited to:¿ Processing certain incomplete items on student¿s submitted FAFSA to ensure timely andaccurate financial aid packaging¿ Processing required FAFSA verifications to ensure accuracy of student data and compliance withall federal record-keeping requirements¿ Confirming compliance with FAFSA verification documentation¿ Processing special circumstances and collaborating with leadership to address¿ Captures, documents, and analyzes current state business process, and identifies, makesrecommendations for, and documents future state business processes.¿ Reviews audit reports and resolves errors to ensure integrity of data.¿ Accesses a variety of computer information systems and databases to retrieve verify and enterdata.¿ Assists with extracting and analyzing data for researching and developing efficiencies andmaking recommendations to leadership¿ Assist new employees at SSC with training and presentations for Financial Aid service area¿ Performs related special projects and other responsibilities as needed.Required Qualifications Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience or any equivalent combination ofeducation, experience, and training which provides necessary knowledge and skills¿ 1-3 years' experience in higher education financial aid office setting is preferredRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience or any equivalent combination ofeducation, experience, and training which provides necessary knowledge and skills¿ 1-3 years' experience in higher education financial aid office setting is preferredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE¿ Organizational skills for managing several processes, activities, and website system¿ Strong written and verbal communication skills¿ Strong bookkeeping and recording keeping skills¿ Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information¿ High level of initiative and organization, good judgment, and discretion required¿ Ability to work long hours and perform computer operations for extended periods of time¿ Skilled using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint¿ Experience in CampusLogic Student Forms and Banner Student Information System preferred¿ Ability to communicate accurate information in a fast -paced environment¿ Supportive of the University System of Georgia missionUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.Other Information This is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is not considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance.Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.