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Financial Aid Administrator

  • 509128
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Financial Aid Administrator

Employee Classification: Financial Aid Administrator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen

Department: UNT-Financial Aid-164860

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $43,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing financial guidance and assistance within the guidelines of regulatory requirements. Through educational endeavors and student outreach, FAS remains a vital contributor to UNT’s enrollment success.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for managing a financial aid student caseload, processing of aid adjustments, assisting with officewide quality controls, and counseling students regarding financial aid to include eligibility requirements, available financial aid options, and the requirements for the renewal and retention of aid programs. Position serves as main point-of-contact for internal inquiries regarding a student's financial aid status and for ensuring that student inquiries have been resolved. Serves as backup to the customer service team. This position must possess a deep understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid and scholarship policies in order to effectively counsel students and assist with the accurate and timely processing of their financial aid.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors in related field, 3 years in student services or related roles. Equivalent education, training, experience accepted. Must maintain good standing on federal student loans, grant NSLDS access for hire & continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • In depth knowledge of financial aid processes, policies and procedures or ability to quickly assimilate.
  • Ability to problem solve, multitask and organize in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate.
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a financial aid office. Demonstrated strong writing skills Have documented presentation involvement Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and be able to learn new software programs rapidly Able to engage and communicate enthusiastically to diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and professional manner. Bilingual.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 Obtain clearance to NSLDS within 30 days of hire. 

Job Duties:

  • Manages a financial aid caseload to help ensure accurate and timely administration of student financial aid.
  • Processes manual aid adjustments and completes various quality control reviews. 
  • Serves as main point-of-contact for internal inquiries regarding student aid and ensures student aid related inquiries are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Serves as backup to the customer service team.
  • Participates in financial aid presentations, training, and outreach.
  • Attends and completes trainings as assigned to include a review of Federal Student Aid and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board written guides.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8-5pm, with occasional nights/weekends.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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