Lone Star College
Part-Time Specialist III Financial Aid
Lone Star College, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Lone Star College
Location address is 12750 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014.
Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. LSC‑Houston North Fallbrook is the latest location of the newest college in the Lone Star College system. LSC‑Houston North Fallbrook delivers higher education opportunities to a traditionally underserved area of Houston. The 55,000 square‑foot facility offers 14 classrooms, two computer labs and two science labs for students to take core courses to earn Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.
Job Description The PT Specialist III - Financial Aid is responsible for the timely completion of all financial aid applications, including FAFSA and scholarships and documentation. He or She assists with guidelines and documentation for satisfactory academic progress. He or She informs students of their Financial Aid Application status, helps students complete all necessary documentation/processes to assure the disbursement of the funds they're eligible for, and identifies any special circumstances that might qualify students for any additional Financial Aid.
Essential Job Functions
Assist students with the completion of all necessary documentation/processes
Analyze documentation being turned in by students to ensure it is accurate and complete
Record and scan documents that are received by the office to ensure our system office is aware and able to proceed in reviewing students account
Inform students of their Financial Aid Application status including visiting classrooms to provide financial aid information
Assist with demographic corrections; i.e., date of birth, name, or social security number
Analyze fee charges for attendance
Prepare appeals for the committee
Identify any special circumstances a student might be enduring that could qualify him or her for any additional Financial Aid
File and organize documents received to the office
Stay up to date with the latest Financial Aid upgrades, terms, and conditions to be prepared for the annual Financial Aid workshops offered by our Institution to our community
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment
Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing dynamic climate for lifelong learning
Ability to understand and perform complex oral and written instructions with little or no supervision
Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately
Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects, and assignments
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Must be in good standing with the Department of Education
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.
Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
How To Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY.
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part‑time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Part-Time Specialist III Financial Aid
role at
Lone Star College
Location address is 12750 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014.
Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. LSC‑Houston North Fallbrook is the latest location of the newest college in the Lone Star College system. LSC‑Houston North Fallbrook delivers higher education opportunities to a traditionally underserved area of Houston. The 55,000 square‑foot facility offers 14 classrooms, two computer labs and two science labs for students to take core courses to earn Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.
Job Description The PT Specialist III - Financial Aid is responsible for the timely completion of all financial aid applications, including FAFSA and scholarships and documentation. He or She assists with guidelines and documentation for satisfactory academic progress. He or She informs students of their Financial Aid Application status, helps students complete all necessary documentation/processes to assure the disbursement of the funds they're eligible for, and identifies any special circumstances that might qualify students for any additional Financial Aid.
Essential Job Functions
Assist students with the completion of all necessary documentation/processes
Analyze documentation being turned in by students to ensure it is accurate and complete
Record and scan documents that are received by the office to ensure our system office is aware and able to proceed in reviewing students account
Inform students of their Financial Aid Application status including visiting classrooms to provide financial aid information
Assist with demographic corrections; i.e., date of birth, name, or social security number
Analyze fee charges for attendance
Prepare appeals for the committee
Identify any special circumstances a student might be enduring that could qualify him or her for any additional Financial Aid
File and organize documents received to the office
Stay up to date with the latest Financial Aid upgrades, terms, and conditions to be prepared for the annual Financial Aid workshops offered by our Institution to our community
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment
Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing dynamic climate for lifelong learning
Ability to understand and perform complex oral and written instructions with little or no supervision
Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately
Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects, and assignments
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Must be in good standing with the Department of Education
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.
Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
How To Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY.
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part‑time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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