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Processing Specialist I

Position Summary

Processing Specialists are responsible for many of the background processes that support the student financial services team. The processes include, but are not limited to, packaging financial aid, reviewing, and approving disbursements, creating final accounting letters, processing R2T4s, verification, and processing credit balances. This position is also responsible for assisting with ensuring that Northcentral is in compliance with all applicable federal/state statutes and regulations.

Essential Functions:

Ensures daily communication with the Department of Education systems, including importing and exporting Title IV aid data.
Financial aid packaging, disbursement review, and credit balance review processes.
Ensures timely and accurate review and processing of verification, c-codes, conflicting information and professional judgment.
Processes R2T4, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
VA student processing and service.
Ensures timely creation of Final Accounting Letters (FAL).
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfill requirements of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum of one (1) year of financial or accounting experience preferred
Current knowledge of financial aid programs and regulations required
Experience with data processing and automated records maintenance systems preferred
Experience with the online delivery of education preferred
Experience with non-term semesters strongly desired
Experience in higher education preferred
Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred
All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

Knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs.
Knowledge of academic and business workings of a higher education institution.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Knowledge of EDExpress software.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in operating equipment, such as personal computer, fax, copier, phone system.
Skill in utilizing technology, including ability to navigate web sites, perform word processing, create spreadsheets, send e-mail and electronic messages.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to use and facilitate online communication using email and/or other technology-based communication media.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prepare letters, reports and business correspondence.
Excellent customer service skills.
Organized with good time management skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Proficient with Mircrosoft Word and other applications in the Microsoft Office suite.

Travel: No Travel Required

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit

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Compensation Range:

Hourly: $15.80 - $20.54

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.