Financial Aid Program Coordinator II - Federal Processing (Finance)
Department: Scholarships & Financial Aid
Salary: $18.32-$20.60 Hourly
Description:
Coordinates and administers a financial aid program which awards scholarships, grants, or other forms of student financial assistance. Coordinates related programs and services that will meet the internship and career needs of students and employers.
1. Resolves general and complex awards issues by utilizing financial aid management system to analyze applications against criteria and availability, as well as make adjustments, additions, and cancellations.
2. Communicates with federal and state agencies, as well as potential and existing scholarship donors regarding recipient information, selection process, and other award criteria.
3. Counsels students and parents concerning available financial assistance opportunities and reviews unusual circumstance documentation.
4. Ensures awards are appropriately disbursed and credited to students' accounts. 5. Resolves unusual problems and serves as liaison between students and lenders, donors, and guarantee agencies.
6. Works with deans and other college administrators and faculty to assure that recruiting and other college goals and student needs are being met.
7. Reviews financial aid recipients' academic performance for satisfactory progress; takes necessary action if progress is not being met, and reviews appeals.
8. Participates in career fairs, orientations, and other events as needed to promote awareness of financial assistance available to students.
9. Works with potential and existing employers concerning job and internship opportunities, including arranging receptions and seminars whereby external entities discuss employment opportunities.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:
Higher Education experience.
Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness.
Must be a multi-tasker, organized, and able to work in a face-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Public speaking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Financial Aid Experience
NASFAA Credentials / FAAC(R) Certification
The following documents are required:
Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
Resume
Salary History
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Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you before contacting any of your references.References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
