Associate Director of Loans
21 Days Old
At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here is what we offer:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
- Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
- Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us!
https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness
BASIC FUNCTION:
The purpose of this position is to determine student eligibility for financial aid and administer all phases of the financial aid process; to include, all federal, campus-bases, and alternative financial aid programs. Assists in performing electronic data exchange between Howard and the U. S. Department of Education.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts include students, staff, and faculty.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Performs needs analysis, financial aid packaging, budgeting, counseling, and problem resolution for financial aid applicants.
- Exercise professional judgment according to federal regulations, U. S. Department of Education, and University guidelines.
- Processes electronic data using appropriate technology and software.
- Reviews and edits electronic applicant and other data.
- Checks and validates accuracy of Pell payments using information from Records, Student Financial Services, the U. S. Department of Education, and all federal regulated sources
- Reconcile duplicate Pell and Direct Loan disbursements.
- Resolves Pell Overpayment awards (POP) and Multiple Record Reporting (MRR) between reporting institutions.
- Processed entrance and exit interviews for direct loan recipients; in addition to, clearing related holds.
- Import and export records via EdConnect - ISIR records, Master Promissory Notes (MPN), Entrance/Exit Counseling, Pell disbursements, Loan disbursements, reconciliation reports via COD, and etc.
- Coordinates, completes, and maintains records to comply with the requirements of the U. S. Department of Education.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Functional knowledge of federal financial aid delivery systems, program legislation, and needs analysis procedures; to include, but not limited to electronic data exchange functions and related software applications.
- Ability to objectively evaluate each students' eligibility for assistance.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, associated software, and Banner.
- Functional knowledge of and the ability to apply appreciate counseling techniques.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with competency in oral and written English.
- Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious and effective work relations with students, staff, faculty, and the general public.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in financial aid processing, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with Direct Loans, Pell, reconciliation, award processing and Banner
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Expected Pay Range: $81,818 - $90,000
- Location:
- Washington