Miguel Ortiz
Student Finance Coordinator- Verification at Purdue University Global- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365)
LinkedInSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
From Excel to SQL
LinkedInSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
H&R Block Income Tax Course/ Tax Preparer
H&R BlockDec, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Purdue Global
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Finance Coordinator- Verification
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Jul 2016 - Present
-Analyze complex financial aid applications for hundreds of students using established University guidelines, utilizing both institutional methodology and federal methodology - Perform verification on all required students as well as those with conflicting information while focusing on accuracy. -Assist with resolving federal aid application issues. Contact students to coordinate resolution, collect documents to satisfy federal requirements, and effectively communicate decisions. -Skilled with processing in Common Origination and Disbursement Web Site (COD) and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). -Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work well under pressure. -Familiarity with Campus Solutions (CS9), CampusVue, Orion, Regent, COD, NSLDS, FAA Access - Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. - Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel spreadsheet, database, and processing software. Show less
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Financial Aid Advisor
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Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
-Counseled and advised students, parents and other interested parties on the availability of student financial aid programs to assist in meeting college education costs. -Interviewed students applying for financial aid assistance, answered questions regarding eligibility requirements and informed them of the types of financial aid available including grants, loans and work/study programs. -Assisted students in completing financial aid applications and reviewed submitted applications for accuracy and completeness. -Monitored student’s academic status to insure they continue to meet eligibility requirements for financial aid awards. -Utilized professional judgment to adjust a student’s eligibility based on mitigating circumstances in accordance with federal statutes -Performed federal verification to determine the types of financial aid to be awarded through the packaging process according to federal, state and institutional requirements Show less
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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College Clerical Assistant
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2014
-Monitored student’s academic status to insure they continue to meet eligibility requirements for Title IV funding-Represented the Office in various outreach activities, open houses, and college-wide committee-Effectively communicated and escalated customer service issues to upper management to ensure matters were handled swiftly and appropriately-Responsible for following-up with students and making sure they submitted their necessary verification documents.-Partner with Admission staff to ensure the student completed the enrollment and financial aid process in a timely manner.-Provided students with exceptional customer service at office, via telephone and email. Show less
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Financial Aid Volunteer
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
-Participated in recruitment events including open houses, information sessions and orientation-Data entry, clerical, and phone responsibilities necessary to accomplish departmental goals and objectives-Responded to various communication inquiries regarding the admissions process-Participated in the Applicant Interview process for all programs, including greeting applicants, assisting with presentations, leading tours, etc.
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Education
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Purdue University Global
Master of Science in Finance, Financial Analysis -
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management