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Summary 

Under direct supervision by the CHESS Financial Aid Assistant Director, the CHESS Financial Aid Verification and Processing Specialist will perform functions related to back-office processing for our member institutions financial aid offices.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

CHESS is seeking a Financial Aid Verification and Processing Specialist to assist in the Workday project implementation by attending architect and configure meetings and participating in testing.  The Financial Aid Verification and Processing Specialist will perform back-office processes for member institutions to include verification, ISIR Management, Action Item Assignment, Budgeting, Packaging, Disbursement, Return of Title IV Funds and Satisfactory Academic Progress. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Assist in designing workflows of key processes (ISIR Management, Action Item Assignment, Verification, Corrections, Budgeting, Packaging, Disbursement Return of Title IV Funds and Satisfactory Academic Progress, etc.). 
• Perform Financial Aid back-office processes for member institutions (ISIR Management, Action Item Assignment, Verification, Corrections, Budgeting, Packaging, Disbursement Return of Title IV Funds and Satisfactory Academic Progress, etc.). 
• Evaluate Exception reports, rejects and errors for resolution. 
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, and perform verifications/corrections of financial aid data and documents submitted by students. 
• Assist member institutions in identifying and resolving overawards. 
• Reviews applications and other documents for student financial aid eligibility per the Department of Education eligibility requirements.  
• Identify and review student files flagged for conflicting information. 
• Perform Return of Title IV calculation when a student withdraws from the member institution either officially or unofficially. 
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of member colleges’ policies, procedures and federal state regulations, related to the financial aid process 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications (Education) 

• An associate’s degree in business, finance, or any related field is required or three years’ experience in higher education. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Knowledge of Workday 
• Knowledge of federal financial aid 

Work Environment / Physical Demands 

This position is fully remote, and the candidate is responsible for supplying their own office. CHESS will provide equipment and supplies required for the duties assigned. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. 

Apply 

If this exciting opportunity is appealing, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and any relevant supporting materials to April Chavez, CHESS Financial Aid Director at chess.jobs@chess.edu. Applicants will be reviewed as submitted. For best consideration, apply by January 30, 2026. 

CHESS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.