Accounting Technician-Contributing

The mission of The Office of Student Financial Aid is to offer a comprehensive financial aid program that attempts to meet the financial needs of all university students, utilizing aid programs from all sources students are believed to be eligible, designing financial aid packages in ways which assist students in achieving a quality education and support their academic objectives. Further, to remain eligible to participate in all available funding sources by maintaining compliance and providing data to funding sources and campus partners

10% Keep abreast of trends in loan programs, policies, and procedures on a national and
lender level. Develop and deliver training about loan programs to colleagues and the public. Advise students and parents about other student financial aid programs as required. Participate in professional association activities.
10% Review and analysis of Parent Loan ( PLUS) and Alternative Loan applications and records. Certification of student and parent eligibility for loan. Packaging decisions related to loan applicants. Liaison with loan providers and servicers such as College Foundation, Inc., NC State Education Assistance Authority, Electronic Loan Management system, Wachovia, SallieMae, Bank of America (not an exhaustive list). Monitor ELM, CFNC, and ECU student data base reports to identify problems and correct them. Advise students and parents about availability of loans, the loan programs, their specific eligibility for loans. Suggest alternative financing options when required.
10% The person in this position receives a weekly email from Sallie Mae with a list of all Alternate Loan certification requests through Sallie Mae. The position is responsible for processing the loans and troubleshooting any problems that may occur in the certification process.
10% This position is responsible for helping to process the cancellation of student loans. The position must pull funds back from the cashier's office and help with the process of returning funds to the lender(s).
10% This position is responsible for troubleshooting loan certifications and checking on loans that are not disbursed. The position must run reports from banner and e-print ( RPREFTP, RPRLNAG, RPAELDB), investigate the reasons that these loans are not disbursed. Either contact the student regarding what needs to be done on their part, or resolving the issue within the financial aid office and disbursing the loan.
10% This position is responsible for updating student alternate and Parent Plus loan applications and disbursement records. The position 'pulls in' pre-approvals and denials from the OpenNet system. When necessary this staff member changes lender certifications from paper to electronic and loan disbursements from paper to EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer).
10% This position must daily 'pull in' error reports from RPRELAX for Parent Plus, PLSS, Grad Plus, Alternate, subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans from the E-print system. The position corrects any errors found in the report or forwards the issue to the appropriate administrator.
25% This position is responsible for the processing of Plus and Alternative Loans. The position enters certifications received from lenders on the student's behalf, requests additional documentation from student when needed, and certifies the loan in Banner and through ELM Resources. If loans are rejected from ELM, the position must make corrections to the certification to allow loans to reach the lender.
5% This position is responsible for making sure that funds from NJ Class and Vermont Student Aid Corp. are disbursed properly by coordinating with the Grants office.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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