PowerFAIDS Consultant

Description

We are looking for an experienced PowerFAIDS Consultant to support the development and optimization of financial aid systems and processes. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with regulatory changes, enhancing data integration, and implementing advanced features such as NetPartner. The consultant will also play a key role in creating documentation and training future team members. This is a long-term contract position based in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain PowerFAIDS systems to align with federal and state financial aid regulations.
Enhance data integration processes between CX, PowerFAIDS, and Jenzabar One for seamless information flow.
Create and refine packaging formulas and batch award processes, including adjustments for federal student loan eligibility.
Implement and optimize the NetPartner module to improve student portal functionalities, including Active Loan Acceptance and form submissions.
Redesign business processes to accommodate non-financial aid applicants and external funding sources.
Assess and improve PowerFAIDS functionality for managing financial aid statuses and non-term program processing.
Facilitate disbursement processing and ensure accurate reporting for federal and state requirements.
Utilize PowerFAIDS tools such as selection sets, algorithms, QC rules, and external updates to optimize system capabilities.
Write comprehensive process documentation to support system usage and training.
Provide guidance and training to ensure a smooth transition for new team members.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with PowerFAIDS, including advanced functionalities and system optimization.
Proficiency in building selection sets, algorithms, QC rules, and packaging formulas within PowerFAIDS.
Strong knowledge of NetPartner functionalities, including awards processing and active loan acceptance.
Familiarity with Jenzabar One and its integration with PowerFAIDS.
Expertise in financial aid regulations and their application to system processes.
Ability to write clear and detailed process documentation.
Experience with non-term and clock-hour programs is highly preferred.
Strong technical skills in scripting, API development, and configuration management.

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