Financial Aid Coordinator – Loan Processing & OBBBA Compliance

About the role

The Financial Aid Coordinator for Loan Processing & OBBBA Compliance supports Louisiana State University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholars in delivering accurate federal student loan services while ensuring compliance with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid, the role blends operational oversight with student‑focused support.

Key responsibilities

• Process federal student loan records, originate, adjust, and reconcile loan awards and disbursements in line with institutional policies and federal regulations.
• Manage the Schedule of Reductions (SOR), ensuring accurate reflection in both institutional and federal systems and resolving any discrepancies.
• Monitor and resolve loan rejects, warnings, and edit failures in the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system, coordinating with IT, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid staff.
• Investigate data mismatches between Workday and COD, track recurring errors, and recommend process improvements.
• Generate regular reports on loan processing performance and compliance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience in federal student loan administration or a related financial‑aid environment.
• Strong analytical abilities to investigate discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams such as IT and Student Accounts.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a commitment to regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Workday financial‑aid modules.
• Familiarity with the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system.
• Knowledge of OBBBA regulations and federal student‑loan guidelines.
• Data reconciliation and reporting capabilities.