Colorado State UniversityFinancial Aid Administrator
Jan. 2015 - May. 2018Fort Collins, Colorado, United StatesAdministered comprehensive Federal Financial Aid operations for a 25K+ student population, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and exceptional service delivery. Managed complex appeals processes and served as institutional financial aid representative on cross-functional committees, requiring deep expertise in federal regulations and stakeholder management. ▪️ Maintained 100% compliance accuracy in Federal Financial Aid administration across 25K+ student cases, ensuring zero regulatory violations ▪️ Reorganized the Satisfactory Academic Progress review process by implementing term-based evaluation system that improved efficiency and student outcomes ▪️ Expertly managed multi-tiered appeals portfolio including Satisfactory Academic Progress, Unusual Enrollment History, and Independent Appeals with exceptional resolution rates ▪️ Streamlined Return of Title IV fund processing for both official and unofficial withdrawals, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory compliance ▪️ Established credibility as subject matter expert, earning appointment as sole financial aid representative on institutional Online Appeals committee