Direct Loan Consultant Job Description
Financial Aid Services (FAS) is a proven leader with more than 19 years of experience in providing financial aid consulting and interim professional staffing solutions to colleges and universities nationwide.
FAS is recruiting seasonal financial aid consultants to fill interim Direct Loan (DL) transition team member positions. In a consulting capacity, they will provide assistance to institutions as they transition from the FFEL Program to the Federal Direct Loan program. Relocation is not mandatory; extensive travel is required. Successful applicants will have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Title IV programs;
- Recent experience with the Federal Direct Loan Program;
- Recent experience DL Loan set up and/or loan reconciliation is a plus;
- The ability to work in diverse and complex environments with campus staff at all levels;
- Management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently or as members of administrative teams;
- A functional knowledge of automated financial aid management systems is required. Proficiency in the use of College Board PowerFaids, SunGard Banner, Oracle PeopleSoft, Datatel Colleague and/or Campus Management CampusVue is highly desirable;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
FAS consultants are seasoned financial aid administrators. A bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of recent financial aid experience is required. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter, resume (including detailed experience with financial aid management systems) and contact information for three references to Kathryn Hill, Vice President for Interim Staffing to Careers@FinancialAidServices.org.
FAS is an equal opportunity employer.
