Specialist I, Government Funding Programs

Nightingale Education Group

Specialist I, Government Funding Programs ensuring compliance with federal student aid and military funding regulations. Reviewing funding documents and verifying accuracy for federal funding administration.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal Student Aid and military funding compliance, utilizing databases such as COD, NSLDS, and CPS to ensure adherence to regulations. Proficient in reviewing funding documents and verifying eligibility to facilitate accurate disbursement of federal funds.

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Federal Student Aid KnowledgeMilitary Funding ComplianceDatabase Utilization (COD, NSLDS, CPS)Microsoft Office ProficiencyRegulated Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Funding Document ReviewEligibility VerificationData Accuracy EvaluationDisbursement Accuracy DeterminationProfessional Judgment Application

Tools & Technologies

Common Origination & Disbursement (COD)National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)Central Processing System (CPS)

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationFederal RegulationsState RegulationsInstitutional GuidelinesTitle IV Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures Federal Student Aid and military funds are in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines
Reviews funding documents to ensure compliance is achieved prior to the administration and delivery of federal funding
Reviews prospective and current learner documents to verify accuracy eligibility and completeness, necessary to draw Title IV and military funds
Evaluates the accuracy of completed verification, professional judgment, C code reviews, Unusual Enrollment History (UEH), ISIR rejections, and resolves conflicting data
Determines accuracy of packaging and disbursement
Utilizes multiple databases and technology including Common Origination & Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and Central Processing System (CPS) to ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations
Participates 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
At least one year of experience in a professional environment that is highly regulated including finance, higher education, or medical field is required
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Student Aid and/or military funding is required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
Demonstrated experience in an institution of higher learning or student funding is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development