Apply for the Vacancy for Financial Aid Advisor at Texas A&M University. The category of the position is Financial Aid.

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Duties

• The incumbent reviews federal and state publications and other communications to continually recommend improvements in the financial aid process. Assists in the development of financial aid operating forms.
• Additionally, he/she assists in the collection and preparation of data (housing, child care costs, etc.) used to determine student expense budgets.
• Also, the candidate assists with data input and calculations in order to complete reporting requirements at both the federal and university levels.
• Furthermore, he/she performs public speaking responsibilities including financial aid presentations, admission presentations and coordinates and conducts loan entrance interviews.
• Responsible for final input into the computerized student information system (Banner) and verifies the accuracy of previous data entry.
• Likewise, reviews file for general eligibility, satisfactory academic progress, and documentation requirements. Exercises professional judgment regarding students’ dependency status, special conditions, and approve or disapprove aid eligibility appeals. Determines eligibility and award federal and state aid.
• Furthermore,  he/she performs public relations activities such as advises and counsels students in the areas of federal, state, and university policies and procedures that relate to the financial aid programs.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Oral and written communication skills. Customer Service skills.
• Additionally, the candidate should have theability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work individually or as a team. Also, the ability to organize and make decisions. Requires some evening and weekend work.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
• Physical Requirements: None
• Furthermore, as an advisor to students and/or processor of student-athlete information, should receive training in athletic compliance and must follow all NCAA rules.

Preferred

• Some experience in planning, organizing, or in higher education preferred.
• Also, a thorough and working knowledge of federal, state, and Texas A&M University-Commerce laws, regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to student financial aid a plus.
• Furthermore, a thorough and working knowledge of Banner is helpful.

Documents Required

• Cover Letter
• Likewise, Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Also, Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with the application. Official transcripts at the time of verbal offer).

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