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Folsom, California, United States

Folsom, California

Sacramento And Palm Springs, Ca

Managed all financial aid and business office functions for multiple campuses, including financial aid initial packaging, re-enter, and second subsequent packaging of students’ financial aid. Oversaw communication between FA and AR departments regarding credit balance, living expenses, out-of-balance accounts, and withdrawal paperwork. Monitored past due funds, cash flow, revenue, billing, month end, collections, accounts receivable, withdrawal process, and credit balances. Reviewed write-offs, aging reports, earnings and extract reports, receivables, and debt for accuracy. Regional Student Finance roles assigned; Packaging monitoring and reporting for all Western region campuses. Conduct weekly Regional calls with campuses and corporate Directors regarding new and improved processes and procedures. Assist other campuses with best practice ideas, problem solving and leadership.

Managed all financial aid and business office functions of campus, including financial aid initial packaging, re-enter, and second subsequent packaging of students’ financial aid. Finalized month-end closing with business manager. Managed all student financial aid application and payment processes. Oversaw communication between student accounts and all other departments. Developed and monitored accountability goals. Participated in and conducted daily and weekly accountability meetings. Conducted file reviews as needed. Communicated with home office regarding payment issues. Hired, trained, motivated, and evaluated staff. Ensured timely completion and submission of required reports. Reviewed profit and loss statements for variances from budgeted amounts. Ensured institutional compliance with financial and state aid laws, regulations, and policies.

Sacramento, California Area

Oversee financial aid department. Managed institutional funding, such as Federal Work-Study and FSEOG. Handled state and federal Title IV funding for campus. Served as main point of contact and school certifying official for Veteran Affairs. Managed non-Title IV funding, including private student loans and agency outreach for Workforce Investment Act and Trade Adjustment Assistance funding. Trained and led team of financial aid officers; implemented policies and procedures that helped provide growth and students-first experience.

Handled, managed, and processed student financial aid files. Completed packaging and processing of all federal and state student aid. Conducted entrance and exit loan counseling workshops. Met with students one on one in applying for federal and state student aid.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General