The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · 1 day ago
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICER
Edinburg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Student Financial Aid Officer to provide specialized duties in the administration of student financial services. The role involves advising students on financial aid options, assisting with applications, and managing financial aid documents in accordance with guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Advises students regarding their financial aid options and responsibilities regarding available programs
Assists students in completing Financial Aid application
Informs students of deadlines
Uses various computer programs to retrieve, verify, process, and analyze different financial aid documents according to federal, state, and university guidelines
Counsels students on payment processes and requirements as well as on alternative sources of funding
Advises students concerning disbursement policies and procedures
Executes professional judgment for students with extenuating circumstances
Delivers and explains to students, parents, and other parties’ rules, regulations and procedures regarding financial aid
Manages applications and other documents required and performs award decisions
Represents office at resource tables and workshops and may assist with the creation and presentation financial aid information
Reviews and updates information concerning financial aid processes and programs
Coordinates special population programs, including preparation of statistical data for reports
Maintains and disseminates knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures regarding financial aid
Maintains knowledge of university processes affecting students such as admissions, registrar and fiscal services
Assists in training of new employees and supervises waged employees in the administration of programs(s)
May be assigned responsibility for the initiation, execution, and analysis of a number of projects
Interprets complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures and applies them to student and family situations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Two (2) years of work experience in a closely related field to the duties being performed or one (1) year work experience in Financial Aid
Proficient in MS Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs
Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
Ability to multi-task and respond effectively in a variety of situations and work effectively in team situations
Ability to demonstrate computational ability
Requires some travel and flexibility to work evening and/or weekends
Preferred
Work experience in Financial aid
Company
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Institution of Higher Education
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (71)
2023 (60)
2022 (57)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.32MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-04-11Grant· $2.4M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.74M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
Leadership Team
Ben Plantan
Chief Marketing Officer
Debra Torres
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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