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CAP Assessment Consultant – Financial Aid

Financial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Planning and AnalysisPart TimeRemoteLeadTeam 11-50Since 2002H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

164 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

• Execute assigned project scopes to meet client goals, including interviews with staff and leadership, file/documentation review, and process analysis. • Assess institutions’ adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations and requirements. • Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of financial aid processes, policies, and financial controls. • Assess how student information systems are utilized, identify gaps, and recommend strategies to optimize efficiency and accuracy. • Ensure compliance and recommend improvements in student communications, enrollment management, and service delivery. • Evaluate office structure, interdepartmental collaboration, and workflow efficiencies. • Analyze institutional financial aid processing setups—including annual configurations, packaging rules, ISIR imports/exports, loan setup, Pell and Direct Loan reconciliation, and SAP processes. • Prepare comprehensive reports and debriefs summarizing findings and recommendations for institutional leadership. • Work as part of a team of specialists to deliver high-quality, consistent CAP assessments.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, higher education administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required).
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in higher education, with at least 5 years focused on financial aid operations.
  • Proven expertise in compliance assessment, staff performance evaluation, business process improvement, or system optimization and utilization.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver constructive recommendations that drive institutional effectiveness and student success.
  • NASFAA Credentials or related certifications a plus.
  • Experience with multiple SIS/ERP systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Colleague).
  • Active participation in financial aid professional associations.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: College Aid Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  • College Aid Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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