Assistant Director, Financial Aid P10 (Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance)

Job Title

Assistant Director, Financial Aid P10 (Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance)

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Student Financial Aid

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Serves as a member of the Financial Aid senior staff and is a supervisory position.  Assists with planning and implementation of financial aid policy and processes.  The position additionally requires a high amount of contact with many varying constituencies via telephone, e-mail, written and face-to-face communication.

*The potential salary for this position ranges from $38,676 to $43,000 and is contingent on the candidates previous experience and/or qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the operation and administration of aid programs in order to comply with Federal, State, and University policies and procedures.

• Provides key, lead technical support for efficient, accurate automation of departmental functions and delivery of communication with constituents.

• Organize and complete verification paperwork, citizenship paperwork, dependency overrides & special circumstances.

• Develops rules, reports, and automated routines to maximize and support the management of aid programs.

• Reviews and verifies Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) data tax returns and supplemental documents, as required by Federal, State, and/ or institutional regulations.

• Coordinates entrance and exit interviews for student loan borrowers in order to inform them of their responsibility regarding loan repayment.

• Monitors information from the Department of Education regarding changes in regulations for verification and other required documents from students.

• Contributes to the effective team management of relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six (6) years of related experience.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.

• Experience in an academic setting.

• Knowledge/familiarity with state and federal aid programs as well as ability to reconcile accounts. 

• Familiar with Colleague software

• Ability to multi-task with varying deadlines.

• Ability to work comfortably with a variety of personalities and skills.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

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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