Funding Management Specialist I

Nightingale Education Group

Specialist I in Funding Management assisting learners in exploring funding options for education. Advising on scholarships and financial assistance programs to support degree attainment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial advising, including eligibility criteria for scholarships and funding options, while ensuring accuracy in documentation and compliance with financial processes. Proficient in utilizing technology for database navigation and financial resource management.

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Financial AdvisingScholarship Eligibility CriteriaMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyDatabase NavigationMathematical Equation Completion

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Hard Skills

Financial Documentation ReviewFunding ProcessingPortfolio AuditingMathematical EquationsFunding Gap Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in AccountingAssociate Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Federal ScholarshipsState ScholarshipsInstitutional Financial AssistancePrivate Lending OptionsDegree Completion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports retention and degree completion by assisting learners to explore alternative funding options
Advises learners regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures for all available federal, state scholarships, as well as institutional financial assistance programs
Collaborates cross-functionally to process additional funding to cover a learner’s remaining gap balance
Provides financial resources regarding scholarships and private lending options
Provides ongoing updates regarding status of gap balance funding and/or disbursement details
Reviews learners’ documents and applications for accuracy and completeness to proceed with funding processing
Performs consistent and thorough audits of portfolio to ensure funding matches the general ledger postings
Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Some college or two years of equivalent work experience is required
An associate degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution is strongly preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required
Demonstrated experience adopting technology and database navigation
Demonstrated ability to complete mathematical equations including ratios and percentages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements