Location: College Station,TX, USA
Job Title
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Scholarships And Financial Aid
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who We Are
The mission of Scholarships & Financial Aid is to provide students and their families with information and financial resources to attend Texas A&M University, along with support programs that promote higher education and developmental opportunities. We administer scholarships and financial aid, which include the following programs: grants, student loans, student employment, veteran educational benefits, athletic aid coordination, short-term loans, and emergency tuition and fee loans. In addition our office provides advising on the programs listed above. Our office also assist students in gaining financial literacy knowledge through our Money Education Center. Our office is responsible for processing student aid and veteran educational benefits for College Station, Galveston, all Health Science Center sites and Qatar which totaled approximately $836 million in financial aid assistance for the prior academic year.
What We Want
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial aid processes, student services, and compliance, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
What You Need to Know
Annual Salary: Commensurate to selected candidates' qualifications
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Other Requirements or Other Factors: Requires some evening and week-end work, as well as travel. Must comply with Texas A&M System Policy 07.02 - Texas Higher Education Fair Lending Practices. Must be in good standing on all Federal Student Loans. The U.S. Dept. of Education will not grant access to student loan data for any individual who is in default status. Access to such information is a necessity for this position. Must be able to rectify default status within three months of employment. Good standing must be maintained for continued employment.
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Six years of related experience in a financial aid office
Preferred Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in humanities, social science, education, business, or related area, or a master's degree in student affairs, counseling, higher education, business, or related field
* Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in student financial aid in higher education
* Two to five years management/administrative experience in student financial in a medium to large institution of higher education
Required Qualifications
* Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and a customer service orientation
* Knowledge of financial aid counseling, verification, systems, rules, and regulations
* Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs
* Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to relate effectively to students, work under pressure, use tact and diplomacy with customers, and multi-task while collaborating with others
Preferred Qualifications
* Bilingual in Spanish preferred
* Experience in general office settings with frequent student interaction, strong presentation skills, and expertise in enrollment management, particularly in outreach and retention efforts
Job Responsibilities
Team Leadership
* Provides leadership and directs the operation of Team Processing, including financial aid advisors responsible for Federal programs, verification, document imaging and workflow system, record retention, data processing, mail-outs, and data entry of forms
* Manages and supervises personnel
COD Processing
* Manages the administration of the Federal Pell Grant, Direct Loan, and TEACH grant programs, including transferring files to Department of Education via EdConnect, review and correction of COD information, error report / rosters, and disbursement to students
Process Analysis
* Provides leadership and direct support to the Associate Director over Team Processing on the analysis of business processes and the re-engineering of those processes related to imaging, workflow, or the student information system
ISIR Review and Data Exchange
* Provides leadership and directs the verification of Federal Match data with outside agencies, including the Social Security Administration, Selective Service, INS, and Veterans Administration
* Manages the electronic data exchange with outside agencies, including the sending and receiving of National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS) information and FAA Access data while ensuring compliance with federal regulations
Regulation Review, Compliance and Training
* Reviews and evaluates various Federal and State regulations and recommends and assists in policy decisions to improve service to students and implement changes required by regulations
* Responsible for procedures and policies for imaging, records retention, and certain grant programs. Interacts with faculty, administration, and staff to provide and exchange information and to enhance the counseling and advisement of students
* Provide leadership and direct the establishment and modification of and the compliance with institutional, state, and/or federal regulations and policies regarding the imaging, record retention, and grant programs
* Assists other staff members with special events and programs
* Responsible for training of all staff on Team Processing
Partnership with IT
* Serves as a functional liaison between the IT staff and the functional staff regarding business process changes and new systems or technology, particularly the document imaging and workflow system and the student information system
Strategic Planning
* Participates in the strategic planning process for the Department and makes recommendations for enhancing departmental operations, including the establishment and implementation of short- and long-term goals
Other Duties
* Attends local, state, and national workshops, and conferences; hosts and presents at various workshops
* May serve on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
* Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
* Eight hours of paid sick leave?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation?each month
* Automatically enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas
* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
* Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning?training and webinars
* Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time? for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.? Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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.
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