Part-Time Financial Aid Processor (Title IV) — Flexible Hours, Remote-Friendly

Focus Personal Training Institute (FPTI), a clock-hour vocational school in New York City, is hiring a part-time financial aid processor to support our Title IV operations. This is a part-time employee position with flexible scheduling, well-suited to a retired or semi-retired financial aid professional, or an experienced FA processor looking to add 10–15 hours a week to their schedule. Our system handles the calculations; you follow established procedures and keep our federal records accurate. Final eligibility approvals remain with the school administrator. What you'll do Work in our student information system (Diamond) to manage student records and aid data Review ISIRs and SAI to determine Pell/Title IV eligibility Verify disbursement eligibility before each disbursement: enrollment status, clock-hour/payment-period progression, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and NSLDS clearance Process and report awards/disbursements in COD Maintain NSLDS enrollment reporting and perform verification checks Pull and reconcile COD disbursements against the student ledger Maintain accurate records and support compliance/audit documentation Escalate eligibility decisions and final sign-offs to the school administrator What we're looking for 2+ years of Title IV financial aid processing or administration Hands-on experience with COD and NSLDS (G5, SAIG/EDConnect a plus) Experience with a student information system; Diamond or a similar clock-hour SIS a strong plus Strong attention to detail and comfort following defined procedures Careful handling of student PII per FERPA and GLBA Dependable, responsive communicator Eligibility (required, will be verified) Authorized to work in the US and able to access federal systems from within the United States No federal student loans in default Able to pass a background check Not debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal programs Schedule and pay Part-time, approximately 10–15 hours per week, flexible scheduling Remote-friendly (US-based) $25–$40 per hour, depending on experience To apply, please include a brief summary of your Title IV processing experience (especially COD and NSLDS), confirmation you're US-based and can pass a background check, and your availability.