The University of Texas at El Paso · 1 day ago
Student Financial Aid Advisor
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. The Student Financial Aid Advisor assists with the daily operations of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, primarily focusing on evaluating and authorizing financial aid awards and counseling students on their financial options.
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Hiring Manager
Jennifer Miller, M ED
Responsibilities
Examines, evaluates, and authorizes scholarship and financial aid awards; reviews, processes, and administers scholarship forms and financial aid applications
Meets with applicants and requests specified information for scholarship applications and determines eligibility for aid
Corresponds with applicants/recipients to resolve questions regarding application and eligibility information
Authorizes, generates and prepares required records and reports
Composes, prepares, proofreads confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex documents
Assists with outreach, recruitment, retention, financial literacy and special projects as assigned; confers with individuals and groups to disseminate information and conducts scholarship, financial aid and financial literacy workshops at local high schools, on campus and throughout the community as requested
Counsels and advises students regarding their financial options and responsibilities
Handles email and phone requests for scholarship and financial aid information
Answers inquiries regarding awards and problems with aid and academic eligibility
Prepares and reviews forms and reports as required by donors, programs and departments
May supervise student employees in the administration of programs and gathering of information
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality with all of the sensitive information
Works with other UTEP departments and community agencies to coordinate various events and activities
May be required to work Institutional special events such as Commencement, Orange & Blue Day etc., with advance notice
Complies with all federal, state and University policies
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Education, Social Sciences or related field
One year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Access to several federal databases
Cannot be in default on any type of federal student loan
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Two years of proven customer service experience
Company
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.8MKey Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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