The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Officer III - UT for Me, Powered by Dell Scholars
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is committed to supporting a diverse range of staff and students. They are seeking a Financial Aid Officer III to administer aid programs, serve as an adviser for student aid recipients, and act as a liaison between various departments and agencies.
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Responsibilities
Counsel students on financial aid and scholarship eligibility, personal financial planning, and money management. Work with UT for Me program coordinators to provide triage support for students. Work closely with college student success offices, Student Success Help Desk, and Texas One Stop to support students through the financial aid process from matriculation to graduation
Maintain policies and procedures for UT for Me and Dell scholarships. Design, prepare, and maintain relevant forms and reports. Maintain knowledge on laws and regulations governing awards administered by or in partnership with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Coordinate with business services office to ensure scholarship funds are compliant with source requirements; ensure relevant parties are informed of regulations
Monitor financial aid files for students receiving UT for Me and Dell scholarships. Review student eligibility and verification and resolve disbursement issues. Review continuing students’ eligibility for renewal of UT for Me and Dell scholarships
Participate in outreach and events; create and present programming on various financial aid topics. Attend professional development and training meetings
Research process and procedural problems and recommend solutions to remove barriers. Proactively identify students affected by financial aid barriers through data review and manipulation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A combination of 4 years of experience in student financial aid, student personnel, student services, or related experience
Willing to work evening and weekend events as required
Occasional overnight travel may be required
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused
Candidate must have superior communication and time-management skills and a professional demeanor
Must be capable of multi-tasking in a high-stress environment
Must be able to prioritize work assignments to complete work within required times
Must divest of any stock or ownership interest in student loan lender before start of employment
As a condition of hire and continued employment, must be in good standing on all federal student loans and must grant permission for the office to access NSLDS to verify such standing
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Required qualifications plus a Master's degree
Knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs typically acquired from 2 or more years of experience working in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid or 4 years working in the financial aid industry
Extremely detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle stressful situations with composure
Knowledge of and proficiency with software including MS Word and Excel
Ideal candidate will be able to set priorities and manage multiple projects
Ability to remain productive in a fast-paced, shared space environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to make presentations to individuals and groups of various sizes
Spanish-speaking is a plus
Benefits
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
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Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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