South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.
The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.
What's next for you is the first priority for us!
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
Electronically process a high volume of loan applications and guarantees, financial aid applications, COD grant payment data, and other financial aid information. The incumbent must ensure that the South University philosophy, quality services to clients; employee development, growth, involvement, and recognition; sound economic principles; and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion are considered when carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. This position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Award student financial aid based on student funding plan. This includes Title IV loans, Pell/FSEOG.
- Award Institutional grants based on MOU
- Award Employee Tuition Assistance vouchers
- Review ISIRs for conflicting information.
- Perform Verification on ISIRs received
- Clear C-codes on ISIR
- Review Post Screen ISIRs
- Process Late Disbursements
- Process Transfer Monitor Alert
- Import and Export COD, NSLDS and CPS files using EdConnect
- Resolve COD origination rejects
- Resolve validation rejects
- Perform Daily batching of Funds
- Perform Daily Posting of Funds
- Perform Return of Title IV calculation
- Perform Institutional Refund Calculation
- Review accounts for canceled students
- Review and Award Pell based on Enrollment level after term start
- Email Initial and Secondary Education plans for VA student
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- 3 years of financial aid experience required. Associate's degree preferred.
- Two or more years of support experience in a key data entry role, preferably in a Financial Aid office.
- Knowledge of CARS, CampusVue, Lawson, or similar is helpful, although the ability to learn new software may substitute.
- Knowledge of Title IV regulations relating to student loan processing preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with both executive and school staff populations.
- Superior organizational, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort in a computing environment; high level of proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications; experience with the CARS system, CampusVue, and Department of Education software preferred.
- Ability to complete work in a timely fashion in accordance with federal regulations.
- Ability to learn new software packages quickly and with minimal support.
- Ability to listen to customers (e.g., staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to set one's own priorities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.
Skills Required
- Three years of financial aid experience
- Two or more years of support experience in a key data entry role, preferably in a Financial Aid office
- Associate degree
- Knowledge of Title IV regulations relating to student loan processing
- Knowledge of CARS, CampusVue, Lawson, or similar software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software
- Experience with CARS, CampusVue, and Department of Education software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with executive and school staff
- Superior organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem-resolution skills
- Ability to work in a computing environment and learn new software quickly
- Ability to complete work timely in accordance with federal regulations
- Ability to work independently and set priorities
What We Do
South University is a private, independent higher-education institution offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, along with select certificates and diplomas. Founded in Savannah, Georgia, it provides student-centered learning through campus, virtual, and online formats. Its mission emphasizes professional readiness, academic excellence, social responsibility, hands-on experience, and community engagement across a multi-campus university system serving students in diverse career-focused fields.
