Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7622

Working TitleSTUDENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICER

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentFinancial Aid

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To provide skills and knowledge for the performance of highly responsible specialized duties in the administration of student financial services, and to serve as an advisor to an assigned caseload of student aid recipients. Responsible for decision making processes requiring initiative and judgment in responding to individual situations. Responsible for applying Office of student Financial Services’ policies to individual student award decisions.

Description of Duties

• Advises students regarding their financial aid options and responsibilities regarding available programs.

• Assists students in completing Financial Aid application.

• Informs students of deadlines.

• Uses various computer programs to retrieve, verify, process, and analyze different financial aid documents according to federal, state, and university guidelines.

• Counsels students on payment processes and requirements as well as on alternative sources of funding.

• Advises students concerning disbursement policies and procedures.

• Executes professional judgment for students with extenuating circumstances.

• Delivers and explains to students, parents, and other parties’ rules, regulations and procedures regarding financial aid.

• Manages applications and other documents required and performs award decisions.

• Represents office at resource tables and workshops and may assist with the creation and presentation financial aid information.

• Reviews and updates information concerning financial aid processes and programs.

• Coordinates special population programs, including preparation of statistical data for reports.

• Reviews and updates information concerning financial aid processes and programs.

• Maintains and disseminates knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures regarding financial aid.

• Maintains knowledge of university processes affecting students such as admissions, registrar and fiscal services.

• Assists in training of new employees and supervises waged employees in the administration of programs(s).

• May be assigned responsibility for the initiation, execution, and analysis of a number of projects.

• Interprets complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures and applies them to student and family situations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of work experience in a closely related field to the duties being performed or one (1) year work experience in Financial Aid.

Preferred Experience

Work experience in Financial aid.

Equipment

Proficient in MS Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment.

Other

Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. Ability to multi-task and respond effectively in a variety of situations and work effectively in team situations, as well as being able to demonstrate computational ability. Requires some travel and flexibility to work evening and/or weekends.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/20/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43262

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document