Financial Aid Specialist

Texas A&M University - Victoria•Victoria, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Aid Associate II, under general supervision, performs highly responsible and varied administrative and technical financial aid duties or specialized activities and/or supervises a group of financial aid support staff employees within a specific organizational unit; coordinates financial aid programs requiring unique analysis. Texas A&M University-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 50 academic programs in the colleges of Business; Education & Health Professions; Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; and Natural & Applied Science. The university supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of related experience.
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs.
Knowledge of Financial Aid principles.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Customer service and organization skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Assists financial aid administrator or other administrative superior in planning, developing, and implementing financial aid policies and procedures.
Assists with interpretation of complex rules, regulations, procedures, and policies to other staff, students, parents, and others.
Reviews and acts upon or recommends action on requests for various financial aid actions ensuring conformity with university, state, and federal regulations.
May coordinate a specialized program or activity.
Supervises support staff engaged in the maintenance of financial aid records and processing of financial aid actions.
Trains new employees and evaluates progress.
Supervises the administrative processing of new hires and terminating employees.
Studies personnel needs and problems and recommends action.