Find & Apply For Financial Aid Counselor / Specialist Jobs in Alpine, Texas

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Location:

Alpine Department:

Financial Aid Job No.: 999047

Until Filled:

No Salary:

$37,665

Required:

Required:

Bachelor's degree. Entry level understanding of financial aid and/or admissions experience; experience with computerized systems; ability to relate to students in a multicultural environment; experience with word processing (MS Word). Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Preferred:

Preferred:

Training in business and/or student services. Bilingual in Spanish.

Primary Responsibilities Summary Function:

Student Financial Aid Counseling.

Duties Essential:

Review student eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid; assist with the management of student financial aid files; receive and process change request forms, adjust aid as requested by the student and per guidelines; assist with the reviewing of financial aid applications and packaging awards for eligible students; counsel students regarding their financial aid concerns; review applications, complete the verification process for FAFSA applications that have been selected; clear c-flags; process mail correspondence; respond to emails/voicemails/walk-ins per on-call schedule; counsel students and families; document student interaction in Banner; process R2T4s; assist with SAP process as needed; coordinate, attend and present at FAFSA nights or other events within the community; oversee the FWS program and implement the CPFWS module in Banner; assist with processing consortium agreements; maintain student records in compliance with federal regulations; keep abreast of regulations affecting financial aid and other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Member of the Enrollment Management Division. General supervision and instruction from the Assistant Director of Financial Aid.

Working Conditions Usual:

Office conditions. Exempt from overtime provisions. The position is Security Sensitive. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Special:

May work extra hours during registration; some travel. Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Security Sensitive:

This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Other Information Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

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