Posting Information

Posting Number2024507

Posting/Functional TitleFinancial Aid & Scholarships Prgm Spec

University Pay Plan TitleFinancial Aid & Scholarships Prgm Spec

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentOffice of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$3,333.34 - $3,500.00

Job CategoryNon-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• High School Diploma

• Excellent Writing Skills

• Effective Communication Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Analytical Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent Customer Service Skills

• Financial Literacy Education or Financial Coaching Experience

• Excellent Teamwork Skills

• Excellent Organizational Skills

• Excellent Program/Project Management Skills

• Excellent Analytical Skills

• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills

• Effective Research Skills

• Financial Aid and Scholarships Experience

• Demonstrated Initiative

• Highly Motivated

• Ability to Work Under Pressure

• Ability to Work Independently

• Attention to Detail

• Adaptability

• Donor Compliance

• Problem-Solving Experience

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Financial Aid Program Specialist is responsible for awarding financial aid and/or scholarships, managing specific financial aid or scholarship programs (including writing and maintaining procedures), exercising professional judgment relative to special circumstances, and providing financial education to students. In addition, this position will assist with managing assigned scholarship programs with special emphasis on donor compliance.

Job Duties

• The Program Specialist will work to ensure the effective management of federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs, determine student eligibility by reviewing exception lists, award students according to university packaging parameters, and exercise professional judgment regarding financial and other documents related to mitigating circumstances. This position is also tasked with keeping abreast of all pertinent federal and state financial aid regulations and making recommendations to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant team operations. In addition, ensure that all student applicants are treated fairly and equitably in the scholarship awarding process.

• The Program Specialist will assist with the awarding and managing of a variety of scholarship programs. Specifically, this position will manage the Hector and Gloria Lopez Scholarship and is responsible for selecting the scholars and assuring all financial matters are attended to in a timely manner (e.g., processing all award requests for allowable expenses, recalculating aid packages, providing financial coaching to students, etc.). This position serves as the primary liaison between our office and the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation and requires excellent communication and writing skills. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating administrative activities and processing all scholarship awarding requests to ensure that documentation and information flow in a systematic and timely fashion within the financial aid and scholarship management systems.

Additional Information to Applicants

• This is a full-time Project Staff position with benefits approved for only 4 years.

• Occasional overnight travel, and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required.

• Flexible schedules available, including part-time remote or four-day work weeks.

Job Open Date05/10/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)05/25/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46751

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