Job Description
Student Financial Aid Officer IV | Posting Details
Posting Details Posting Number S06439P
Position Title Student Financial Aid Officer IV
Functional Title Department Office of Financial Aid
Salary Range Up to $53,000,mensurate with experience
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 06/04/2026
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 07/06/2026
Job Summary Are you interested in helping Veterans achieve their educational goals? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in higher education that provides a hybrid work schedule and aprehensive benefits package with employee tuition benefits? The Office of Financial Aid is seeking an individual with experience in Veterans' Education Benefits, student financial aid, student finance, or a related field to fill our Student Financial Aid Officer IV position. to join our team! The Student Financial Aid Officer IV reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Veterans' Education Benefits and serves as the School Certifying Officer. This position is responsible for processing student requests for Veterans' Education Benefits inpliance with all federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and for assisting veteran and other military-connected students and families. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and four years previous Financial Aid or Higher Education experience or an equivalentbination of education and experience. Excellentanizational skills; proficient in MS Office products with ability to learn other software programs; detail oriented, accurate. Preferred Education and Experience At least one year of experience interpreting and ing Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, laws, and processes
Previous experience as a School Certifying Officer Other Qualifications To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) certifications inpliance with VA regulations and procedures for Veterans' Education Benefits.
Assist with counseling students regarding VA Education Benefits for veterans, reservists, active duty, and eligible spouses and dependents.
Manage enrollment monitoring system for VA reporting.
Maintain knowledge of federal rules, regulations, and law.
Review and process VA correspondence.
Review student accounts and assist with returning overpayments to VA.
Attend Veterans Education Benefits-related events and trainings, on- and off-campus.
Attend Department of Education online training and informational webinars. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Requires the ability to sit or stand at will for extended periods throughout the workday
Requires the ability to perform frequent to constant repetitive keyboarding activities toplete work tasks Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information The successful candidate must be eligible to administer Title IV student aid.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong written and verbalmunication skills as well as active listening and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret and policies and regulations
Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, and monitor tasks and activities in order toplete assignments timely and efficiently
Detail-oriented and accurate with the ability to investigate, analyze, and interpret information/data and strong reasoning skills to make informed decisions Remote Work Notice
Following successfulpletion of an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule may be available, subject to business needs and departmental approval. Employee must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required, and use of personalputer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be cancelled. About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a top public research universitymitted to admitting, enrolling, and graduating well-rounded members of the globalmunity whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A variety of people, ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives is crucial to achieving our vision and mission. What We Offer
UT Dallas aims to attract and retain talented staff and faculty to support the University's students and mission. We offer aprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical with prescription drug coverage (100% paid for full-time employees), dental, and, vision insurance plans
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement plans
Employee tuition assistance
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee wellness and employee assistance programs
Employee resource groups
and ! Visit hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. Special Instructions Summary Important Message 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallasmunity and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas ismitted to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is weing, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the universitymunity. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.