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Brandy Mattingly

Student Finance Officer
San Tan Valley,Arizona
Brandy Mattingly

Summary

Results-driven professional with 27 years of experience in higher education, specializing in compliance and enhancing student experiences. Proven ability to manage responsibilities while supporting multiple departments, ensuring exceptional customer service and professionalism. Strong analytical skills combined with a compassionate approach to problem-solving, focusing on solutions, deadlines, and clean audits.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ

Student Finance Officer - Online
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw up to 650 active student accounts, verifying and processing eligible charges due to schedule changes.
  • Collaborated with client and college leadership to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supported and trained three B2B officers in managing student populations and account reconciliations.
  • Managed a personal student population of 250-300+, covering intake, FAFSA, document completion, and loan certifications.
  • Evaluated and processed repacks in compliance with TIV aid year regulations by assigned deadlines.
  • Executed account resolutions for past due TIV, cash balances, and packaging variances.
  • Adapted to evolving Federal Financial Aid regulations across different aid years.
  • Provided guidance to colleagues and students through comprehensive cross-training in student finance processes.

Brookline College
Chandler, AZ

Financial Aid Officer / VA Cert Official - Online
03.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Managed complete financial aid process for first-year students from intake to graduation.
  • Advised military students on VA and Active Duty education benefits, facilitating remote funding setup.
  • Guided assigned student population on TIV federal financial aid options, ensuring document collection.

Perdoceo Education Corp
Chandler, AZ

Finance Advisor I - Online
04.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Counseled military student populations for effective resolution of issues.
  • Provided backup support to all officers, ensuring seamless operational continuity.
  • Facilitated default resolution processes to assist students in navigating challenges.

Zovio
Chandler, AZ

Student Accounts Specialist
08.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Specialized in active student populations through employer reimbursement programs, including eligibility review and documentation audits.
  • Executed reimbursement scheduling and invoicing to ensure timely payments.
  • Cross-trained in financial services, providing backup advisory support when necessary.
  • Resolved student account issues through thorough auditing and advising on documentation completion.

Pima Medical Institute – Mesa (Ground)
Mesa, AZ

Financial Aid Officer & VA Certifying Official
02.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Specialized in generating funding proposals and invoicing for military, tribal, WIOA, and foster care sponsorships.
  • Managed 280+ students throughout intake, graduation, re-entry, and re-enrollment processes.
  • Oversaw tribal student living expense checks, agency refunds, and debt management activities.
  • Prepared reports and provided information for audits to ensure compliance.
  • Served as VA Certifying Official, advising military students on benefits and assisting with VA forms 22-1990 and 22-1995.
  • Reported enrollment costs and status changes to the VA while attending relevant conferences.
  • Monitored WIOA website, updating program costs and supply changes every January and July.
  • Ensured timely processing of funding requests to support various student populations.

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ

Student Finance Advisor
06.2015 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Advised active student populations on funding options and account balances.
  • Re-mapped funding outlines in response to schedule changes.
  • Served as liaison between corporate offices and students at campus level.

Education Management Corp
Chandler, AZ

Multiple Roles
06.2010 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Coordinated VA benefit processing across three brands, enhancing service delivery for both online and ground operations.
  • Identified training opportunities and coached staff to improve efficiency in benefits coordination.
  • Resolved VA bad debt accounts through collaboration, resulting in the creation of a comprehensive wiki-style training resource.
  • Audited VA forms to ensure accuracy and compliance, streamlining military funding determinations.
  • Reviewed and authorized VA stipends for timely release to students, ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Executed audits of student files to maintain compliance standards, improving overall quality assurance.
  • Analyzed R2T4 calculations for accuracy, coaching staff on common error trends to mitigate issues.
  • Implemented revised policy and procedure manuals, standardizing quality assurance practices.

Education

Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ

Associate of Arts from General Studies
05.2015

University Overview

Credits towards a BS Degree, 36 credits remaining

  • 3.5 GPA

Accomplishments

  • 2023 PMI Impact Award
  • 2023 PMI Budget Buster Award
  • 2024 PMI Elite Team Award
  • 2024 PMI Jerry Maguire Award

Timeline

Student Finance Officer - Online

Pima Medical Institute
08.2021 - Current

Financial Aid Officer / VA Cert Official - Online

Brookline College
03.2021 - 08.2021

Finance Advisor I - Online

Perdoceo Education Corp
04.2020 - 03.2021

Student Accounts Specialist

Zovio
08.2019 - 03.2020

Financial Aid Officer & VA Certifying Official

Pima Medical Institute – Mesa (Ground)
02.2016 - 08.2019

Student Finance Advisor

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
06.2015 - 10.2015

Multiple Roles

Education Management Corp
06.2010 - 05.2015

Rio Salado College

Associate of Arts from General Studies
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