About the Role
Focus Personal Training Institute (FPTI) is seeking a part-time financial aid processor to support Title IV operations. This role involves managing student records and aid data within our system, ensuring accuracy of federal records, and adhering to established procedures. The position is ideal for experienced professionals seeking flexible, part-time hours.
Responsibilities
- Manage student records and aid data in the student information system (Diamond).
- Determine Pell/Title IV eligibility by reviewing ISIRs and SAI.
- Verify disbursement eligibility, including enrollment status, progression, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and NSLDS clearance.
- Process and report awards/disbursements in COD.
- Maintain NSLDS enrollment reporting and perform verification checks.
- Pull and reconcile COD disbursements against the student ledger.
- Maintain accurate records and support compliance/audit documentation.
- Escalate eligibility decisions and final sign-offs to the school administrator.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Title IV financial aid processing or administration.
- Hands-on experience with COD and NSLDS.
- Experience with a student information system.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort following defined procedures.
- Careful handling of student PII per FERPA and GLBA.
- Dependable, responsive communicator.
- Authorized to work in the US and able to access federal systems from within the United States.
- No federal student loans in default.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Not debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal programs.
Skills
- Title IV processing
- COD
- NSLDS
- Student information systems
- FERPA
- GLBA
Location
- New York City
- Remote-friendly (US-based)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Employee
- Flexible scheduling
- Remote
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $25–$40 per hour
About the Company
- Focus Personal Training Institute (FPTI) is a clock-hour vocational school in New York City.
