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Manage 7 direct reports while maintaining state and federal regulations with specific regard to Verification Process, R2T4 (return to Title IV), internal and external scholarships, and all federal, state, and county aid.

Manage 12 direct reports while maintaining state and federal regulations with specific regard to Verification Process, R2T4 (return to Title IV), internal and external scholarships, and all federal, state, and county aid. Train Financial Aid staff, as well as work-study students, with regard to Verification process, customer service, AS400 system, etc. Also responsible for database management and all querying and technical duties.

Audit student files for compliance with state and federal regulations with specific regard to Verification Process, R2T4 (return to Title IV), process Pell Grants, internal and external scholarships, and other federal, state, and county aid. Train Financial Aid staff, as well as Work-study students, with regard to Verification process, customer service, Banner system, etc.

Developed and maintained accounts with lenders and credit unions throughout the state, region, and nation. Managed contracts with each of those entities which resulted in over $3.7B in loans purchased during my tenure. Negotiated, worked with Legal in drafting, and administered executed contracts for over 80 lenders and credit unions.

Developed and managed accounts with lenders, credit unions, and universities/colleges throughout the Southeast. Assisted my team with technical issues throughout the Southwest as well.