Texas A&M University
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas, United States, 78363
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R-087363**Job Title**Assistant Director of Financial Aid**Agency**Texas A&M University - Kingsville**Department**Office Of Student Financial Aid Services**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Kingsville, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Assistant Director of Financial Aid, under general direction, is accountable for performing daily activities of a professional financial aid administrator and provides lead technical support for the financial aid management system. Oversees aspects of Federal Student Loan Programs administrated through the University’s financial aid offices.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Managing and coordinating state financial aid programs, including TEXAS Grant, Texas College Work-Study, and exemptions/waivers.* Managing all scholarship programs (institutional, external, departmental, and athletic).* Managing the ScholarshipUniverse scholarship awarding platform.* Supervising and training scholarship staff* Supervising the Financial Aid Advisor who manages student loan, Federal Work-Study, and other special programs.* Monitoring, awarding, and reconciling external scholarships.* Collaborating with the Post-Award Office to create new accounts and awards within the Banner Student Information System (SIS).* Processing of competitive scholarship tuition waivers.* Reviewing and correcting financial aid over-awards.* Assisting with outreach activities such as Javelina Roundups and Counselor Updates.* Assisting with on- and off-campus presentations and/or workshops for students.**Minimum Requirements***Education* - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.*Experience* - Six years of related experience.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
Knowledge of -Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**Other Requirements:**
Travel required.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: *Doctoral University: High Research Activity*. According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kingsville, TXtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id:
R-087363**Job Title**Assistant Director of Financial Aid**Agency**Texas A&M University - Kingsville**Department**Office Of Student Financial Aid Services**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Kingsville, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Assistant Director of Financial Aid, under general direction, is accountable for performing daily activities of a professional financial aid administrator and provides lead technical support for the financial aid management system. Oversees aspects of Federal Student Loan Programs administrated through the University’s financial aid offices.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Managing and coordinating state financial aid programs, including TEXAS Grant, Texas College Work-Study, and exemptions/waivers.* Managing all scholarship programs (institutional, external, departmental, and athletic).* Managing the ScholarshipUniverse scholarship awarding platform.* Supervising and training scholarship staff* Supervising the Financial Aid Advisor who manages student loan, Federal Work-Study, and other special programs.* Monitoring, awarding, and reconciling external scholarships.* Collaborating with the Post-Award Office to create new accounts and awards within the Banner Student Information System (SIS).* Processing of competitive scholarship tuition waivers.* Reviewing and correcting financial aid over-awards.* Assisting with outreach activities such as Javelina Roundups and Counselor Updates.* Assisting with on- and off-campus presentations and/or workshops for students.**Minimum Requirements***Education* - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.*Experience* - Six years of related experience.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
Knowledge of -Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**Other Requirements:**
Travel required.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: *Doctoral University: High Research Activity*. According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr