Temporary SFS Operations Consultant

Job Description:

This role will serve as backup for the Director of Student Aid Operations during Berklee’s Workday Student Implementation Project. The incumbent should have expertise with PowerFAIDs, Colleague, and all of the Federal Student Aid Systems, as well as other financial aid systems. This person should have a deep understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations. This person will be expected to manage operational efficiency while the current director is focused on implementation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain operational calendar/cadence to ensure all functions stay on track

• Monitor workload and output for Operations Team, with guidance from the Director of Student Aid Operations

• Demonstrated organizational skill

• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, as well as institutional financial aid policy

• Under the guidance of the Director of Student Aid Operations, runs the scholarship awarding and notification processes for newly-admitted students

• Runs batch awarding process as needed, ensuring correct packaging through a thorough Quality Control review

• Deep knowledge of PowerFAIDs, Colleague, and federal/state aid systems

• Assists with managing audit documentation as needed

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a complex financial aid office. Deep understanding of federal and state financial aid regulations. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. NASFAA credentials are also a plus, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Proficiency with PowerFAIDs, knowledge of Ellucian’s Colleague SIS system

• Intermediate Excel skills

• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This role is largely remote, although there may be times when the incumbent will need to come to the office on an ad-hoc basis. The position requires working at a computer to do all functions. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:Staff