Specialist II, Government Funding Programs

Nightingale Education Group

Specialist II, Government Funding Programs ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional funding regulations. Reviewing and verifying eligibility and disbursement of student aid funds through multiple databases.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Federal Student Aid and military funds are in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines
Review funding documents to ensure compliance is achieved prior to the administration and delivery of federal funding
Evaluate the accuracy of completed verification, professional judgment, C code reviews, Unusual Enrollment History (UEH), ISIR rejections, and resolve conflicting data
Determine accuracy of packaging and disbursement
Utilize multiple databases and technology including Common Origination & Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and Central Processing System (CPS) to ensure compliance
Identify and make recommendations on areas of improvement in processes or policies
Participate in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or general equivalent is required, an associate degree from an accredited institution is strongly preferred
Demonstrated at least two years of experience in Federal Student Aid and/or military funding at an institution of higher learning is required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance ReviewVerification EvaluationC Code ReviewUnusual Enrollment History (UEH) AnalysisISIR Rejection ResolutionPackaging and Disbursement AccuracyData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication