University of San Diego
Specialist, Law School Financial Aid
University of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Posting #:
4941Position Status:
Full-time regularLocation:
San DiegoPosition Type:
Staff, School of Law
Position Title & Department:Specialist, Law School Financial Aid; School of LawDepartment Description:USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates. The law school's faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks in the top 20% (36th out of 204) among U.S. law schools in scholarly impact according to a 2018 study. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.Detailed Description:This position will assist in the administration of over $44 million in federal, state and institutional financial aid and is responsible for knowledge of federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies and procedures as they relate to need analysis and student eligibility for financial aid. They will be the first point of contact for financial aid questions via phone call, email and walk-in, including students in the USD Paralegal Program. This person is solely responsible for managing the Federal Work Study program including verifying student eligibility to work, and is responsible for the certification of bar study loans using ELM Resources. This position will also perform the weekly transfer of student records from the Department of Education to the Banner financial aid system and perform other duties as assigned including support for the Office of Admissions. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional overtime.Duties and Responsibilities:Counsels existing and prospective students on financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application proceduresAssists in resolving complex cases regarding financial aidAssists students in completing financial aid forms, when appropriateReviews financial aid forms for completeness and accuracyDetermines eligibility and awards aid accordinglyResponsible for revising awards when requiredIs the designated financial aid contact for students in the USD Paralegal ProgramServes as liaison for students, staff and faculty regarding the Federal Work Study programDevelops and implements policies and procedures that ensure consistency in FWS hiring processMonitors hiring process including I-9 review and confirmation of completed background checksProcesses and monitors employment contracts and earnings for off-campus agenciesCounsels students on alternatives to work study fundingConducts training sessions for supervisorsAssigns student's pay rates; maintains accuracy of job descriptions; monitors monthly earnings of students and notifies supervisors of eligible hours availableMonitors earnings to ensure compliance with federal financial aid awarding regulations and maintains documentation on students to comply with audit requirementsDevelops and updates forms and FWS contractsPerforms timely and accurate transfer of student records from the Department of Education to the Banner Financial Aid systemCoordinates, adjusts and monitors Dataload activity throughout the processing cycleWorks closely with the Associate Director and ITS staff when problems ariseIdentifies and resolves Dataload errorsJob Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of financial aid work experience requiredPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid program requirements recommendedExperience with Banner Financial Aid and Workday Enterprise management systems is preferredPerformance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must have effective oral and written communication skills.Knowledge of financial aid processes, eligibility and needs analysis methodologyAbility to plan, organize and prioritize workloadAbility to work well under deadlines and heavy workloadExceptional organizational skills to maintain accurate and orderly record keepingMust have excellent interpersonal skills in working with supervision, peers, students, faculty, and other departmentsMust have knowledge and experience with various computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, integrated database systems)Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:FERPA certification will be required.$25 - $30 per hour; Excellent BenefitsThe University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.Special Application Instructions:Resume and Cover Letter RequiredClick the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a
cover letter
and resume
to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at
jobs@sandiego.edu.Hours:
37.5 hours per weekNote:
External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.Advertised:
May 24, 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
Open until filled
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Posting #:
4941Position Status:
Full-time regularLocation:
San DiegoPosition Type:
Staff, School of Law
Position Title & Department:Specialist, Law School Financial Aid; School of LawDepartment Description:USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates. The law school's faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks in the top 20% (36th out of 204) among U.S. law schools in scholarly impact according to a 2018 study. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.Detailed Description:This position will assist in the administration of over $44 million in federal, state and institutional financial aid and is responsible for knowledge of federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies and procedures as they relate to need analysis and student eligibility for financial aid. They will be the first point of contact for financial aid questions via phone call, email and walk-in, including students in the USD Paralegal Program. This person is solely responsible for managing the Federal Work Study program including verifying student eligibility to work, and is responsible for the certification of bar study loans using ELM Resources. This position will also perform the weekly transfer of student records from the Department of Education to the Banner financial aid system and perform other duties as assigned including support for the Office of Admissions. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional overtime.Duties and Responsibilities:Counsels existing and prospective students on financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application proceduresAssists in resolving complex cases regarding financial aidAssists students in completing financial aid forms, when appropriateReviews financial aid forms for completeness and accuracyDetermines eligibility and awards aid accordinglyResponsible for revising awards when requiredIs the designated financial aid contact for students in the USD Paralegal ProgramServes as liaison for students, staff and faculty regarding the Federal Work Study programDevelops and implements policies and procedures that ensure consistency in FWS hiring processMonitors hiring process including I-9 review and confirmation of completed background checksProcesses and monitors employment contracts and earnings for off-campus agenciesCounsels students on alternatives to work study fundingConducts training sessions for supervisorsAssigns student's pay rates; maintains accuracy of job descriptions; monitors monthly earnings of students and notifies supervisors of eligible hours availableMonitors earnings to ensure compliance with federal financial aid awarding regulations and maintains documentation on students to comply with audit requirementsDevelops and updates forms and FWS contractsPerforms timely and accurate transfer of student records from the Department of Education to the Banner Financial Aid systemCoordinates, adjusts and monitors Dataload activity throughout the processing cycleWorks closely with the Associate Director and ITS staff when problems ariseIdentifies and resolves Dataload errorsJob Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of financial aid work experience requiredPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid program requirements recommendedExperience with Banner Financial Aid and Workday Enterprise management systems is preferredPerformance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must have effective oral and written communication skills.Knowledge of financial aid processes, eligibility and needs analysis methodologyAbility to plan, organize and prioritize workloadAbility to work well under deadlines and heavy workloadExceptional organizational skills to maintain accurate and orderly record keepingMust have excellent interpersonal skills in working with supervision, peers, students, faculty, and other departmentsMust have knowledge and experience with various computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, integrated database systems)Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:FERPA certification will be required.$25 - $30 per hour; Excellent BenefitsThe University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.Special Application Instructions:Resume and Cover Letter RequiredClick the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a
cover letter
and resume
to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at
jobs@sandiego.edu.Hours:
37.5 hours per weekNote:
External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.Advertised:
May 24, 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
Open until filled
#J-18808-Ljbffr