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Austin Community College · 4 hours ago

Specialist, Financial Aid

positionHighland Business Center
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$48K/yr - $55K/yr
date2+ years exp

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. The Specialist, Financial Aid will provide complex financial aid services to students and assist in the administration of financial aid programs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Uses databases (Ellucian Colleague, NSLDS, Fortis, FAA CPS Online, Selective Service, USCIS, etc.) to ensure applicants meet federal and state regulations before awarding financial aid
Creates and runs reports and submits updates. Generate customized Informer reports for data accuracy
Answers student inquiries regarding financial aid processes, awards and disbursements
Conducts financial aid outreach programs and presentations
Coordinates a variety of financial aid transmissions to student accounting
Works with other ACC departments and state agencies
Attend workshops, presentations, and training relating to State and Federal Educational Financial Aid
Administer, process and reconcile federal aid and grants

Qualification

Federal regulations knowledgeFinancial aid processesDatabase managementData analysisOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAdvising studentsWork-study programsPlanning skillsEstablishing relationshipsEligibility determinationSpreadsheet softwareWord processing softwarePresentation softwareMaintaining confidentialityAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

Two years related work experience
Bachelor's degree
Must not be on default of any federal/state student loans
Federal and state regulations pertaining to financial aid programs
Student financial aid awarding processes and activities
Financial aid outreach programs
Work-study programs
Tax laws applicable to financial aid
Maintaining an established work schedule
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Advising students and parents regarding financial aid programs and processes
Applying federal and state regulations to all aspects of financial aid programs
Reviewing financial aid applications for eligibility
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Determine individual benefit eligibility
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software
Use student information and database systems
Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Company

Austin Community College

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Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas.
dateFounded in 1973
location
Austin, tx, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://austincc.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Stefanie Vermillion
Co-founder of the LGBT eQuity Committee
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Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia
Professor and Assistant Dean, Distance Education and External Partnerships
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