07-Jun-2022 to Until Filled (EST)

Student Financial Services

Boca Raton, FL, USA

Full Time

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Summary

Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!)

Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great College to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in 10 categories, including compensation and benefits, confidence in senior leadership, job satisfaction and support, and teaching environment.

As a Lynn employee, you will help us build a better world with our students. Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Financial Aid.

Provide and support the vision and mission of the University and of Student Financial Services by contributing and preparing the multitude of statistical reports pertaining to SFS long-range planning and the development, implementation, and evaluation strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the department and of the financial aid programs. This role will supervise two counselors assigned to the Graduate/Online Division.

Provide high quality administrative services and support for the office, it's staff and contacts. Perform services to support an active, student-oriented campus environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise two financial aid counselors.
• Assist with counseling and awarding online/graduate students.
• The Assistant Director will assist the Senior Associate Director in monitoring the financial aid awards, and assist in the coordination of the loan programs.
• Review and challenge through the appeal process the Cohort Default Rate that is published annually by the USDOE.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Institutional policies and regulations by developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures for need analysis, packaging, and the overall delivery process.
• Assist in the processes of: verification, P J's, SAP appeals, scholarship appeals, technology advancements.
• Assists in conducting and coordinating f/a nights, open houses, & f/a planning sessions.
• Assist or prepare special project reports as needed by the SFS leadership team.
• Oversee the process for private loans in ensuring (certification & disbursement) are run regularly by the systems team as well as analyzing the lender list and the process.
• Oversee and respond to inquiries of the loan exit process & send out exit packets
• Notify lenders of enrollment status changes either manually and in coordination with the Office of the Registrar NSC process.
• Research and resolve NSLDS/Clearinghouse discrepancies in conjunction with Registrar's Office
• Liaison to ECSI and Conserve Collection on Lynn Loan activities which also include update of bad/invalid addresses on Lynn loan accounts, review of credit balances and Paid in Full promissory notes.
• Coordinate with the Director of Student Accounts the required monthly loan reconciliation process internally and with USDOE.
• Assist with rejected loans when necessary to insure timely corrections/processing
• Assist with the Excess Title IV loan credit returns during the school year when necessary
• Coordinate the process to insure that loan entrance and loan exit counseling sessions are performed when required.
• Contact lenders and guarantors on routine monthly reporting as well with problem resolutions as needed.
• Counseling students/parents about financial aid and financing options to include loan programs.
• Meet with Private loan representatives to learn about the new loan programs available and obtain loan brochures and other loan materials.
• Work with the Registrar's Office and Alumni Office in updating bad addresses on Lynn Loans and Federal Loans as requested by the lenders.
• Coordinate all the default management activities monthly to include reaching out to delinquent & defaulted loan students and assist them with connecting with their lender to exercise deferment opportunities, rehabilitation process, or income payment option to get the student on track.

Functions As Needed

• Assist with FISAP
• Attend Seminars
• Work flex or extra hours during peak periods.
• Assist in any function in relation to the operation of the Student Financial Services Dept. which includes taking payments, running bills for a student, & reconciliations of accounts
• Assist in yearly audit

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent; four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Microsoft Suite, PowerFaids/Jenzabar Knowledge, Federal regulations pertaining to Title IV AssistanceExperience with reviewing and challenging the Cohort Default Rate that is is published annually by the USDOE.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

For your health, Lynn University is now smoke- and tobacco-free.

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