Temporary Financial Aid Data Processor

Company: Alfred University
Location: Alfred
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Coordinates and administers Federal Stafford, PLUS and Alternative loan programs. Counseling students and parents. Preliminary student file evaluation. Primary contact for lenders and loan agencies. General secretarial functions. This position has been evaluated for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a payroll week. Salary: $16.72-$17.68/hour, depending on experience Essential Functions: With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read and write and speak the English language at a college level, be capable of performing sometimes complex mathematical calculations, statistical calculations and other higher mathematical operations, must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form. The individual must be able to work independently. The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position. Other essential functions may be required. Other Duties & Responsibilities: Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Counselor responsible for oversight, the Federal Stafford Loan (FSL), Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and alternative loan programs. These responsibilities include: Counseling students and parents regarding loan eligibility, application procedures and which loan program may accommodate their needs Determines student and parent loan eligibility and certifies all loan applications. Certification of loan applications may be done manually, web-based or by creating and sending an electronic certification file Problem resolution with (and between) students, parents, lenders, guarantee agencies, and the A.U. Student Service Center Complete processing of electronic fund transfer system for student and parent loan disbursements. Ensures that loan funds are disbursed to student accounts under federal guidelines. Reviews and resolves loan disbursement reports Identifies, authorizes, and implements loan refunds in cases of over awards, ineligible disbursements, enrollment status changes, etc. Updates student accounts with this information Complete processing for loan application procedures and exit and entrance counseling required by federal regulations In addition to specific loan counseling, this position is also involved in general financial aid counseling with students and parents Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Associate Director Financial Aid, for the State Aid programs. These responsibilities include: Load all State Aid rosters from the State system into Banner which include NY state determined awards Certification Rosters Remittance Rosters/Payment Rosters Make changes to NY State awards using the NY State software and assist students with changes to the applications and appeals Work as a liaison between the state and students with regards to the awarding and determination of state awards Make sure all AU students are meeting state requirements and are eligible to receive NY State monies After loading each roster and before loading the next roster all rosters must be reconciled and cleaned up Certify that each student is either eligible, not eligible or not in compliance Notify students of changes to their award Reconcile the Banner totals and the NY State HESC totals (balance grand totals) Attend training offered by NY State HESC and have first-hand knowledge of regulations and changes to the systems used Transmit electronic files from Banner to NY State HESC Complete data processing, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Counselor directly responsible for the Federal Work Study (FCWS) program. These responsibilities include: Collecting and posting of job descriptions Preparing work-study documents for individual students Coordinate with off-campus FCWS employers Assist with balancing of FCWS bi-weekly payroll Ensures that financial aid funds are memo'd correctly to student accounts Complete federal data load processing Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SOS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned Qualifications: H.S. Diploma and some formal post high school education experience Applicable Associate Degree preferred or an appropriate combination of college courses Minimum two years' work experience in an appropriate setting About Alfred University: Lighting the way for students since 1836. "We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836." Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities. Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. Today, Alfred University focuses on a professional education with an emphasis on APEX (applied and experiential learning program). To learn more, visit alfred.edu. Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Powered by JazzHR CYI1843OHC

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