Funding Management Specialist I

Role Overview

• Supports retention and degree completion by assisting learners to explore alternative funding options
• Advises learners regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures for all available federal, state scholarships, as well as institutional financial assistance programs
• Collaborates cross-functionally to process additional funding to cover a learner’s remaining gap balance
• Provides financial resources regarding scholarships and private lending options
• Provides ongoing updates regarding status of gap balance funding and/or disbursement details
• Reviews learners’ documents and applications for accuracy and completeness to proceed with funding processing
• Performs consistent and thorough audits of portfolio to ensure funding matches the general ledger postings
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise

Requirements

• Some college or two years of equivalent work experience is required
• An associate degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Demonstrated experience adopting technology and database navigation
• Demonstrated ability to complete mathematical equations including ratios and percentages

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements