Financial Aid Specialist

Posting Number: 70911
Position Type: Administrative/Staff
FTE: Full-time
Department: Financial Aid

Job Summary/Basic Function:
This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid and has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Performs verification of student financial aid applications per Department of Education regulations and resolves comment flags, processes corrections and adjusts awards as needed to maintain compliance;
• Assists students with completion of FAFSA, reviews financial aid applications, assists with satisfactory academic progress monitoring, and corresponds with students regarding their applications;
• Awards financial aid funds using Student Information System;
• Counsels students on the availability of financial aid, scholarships and work study eligibility requirements, the application process and students' rights and responsibilities for all programs;
• Performs Return of Title IV process calculations on records assigned by Director/Coordinator and monitors and processes daily and end of term unofficial withdrawal process as students complete process with Admissions Office;
• Assists with compiling data for institutional, fiscal, federal, and state reports on student aid, as needed;
• Responsible for the record management of student aid documents, including ensuring proper filing, maintenance, and disposal of records according to federal and state law and institutional policies and procedures;
• Assist with FAFSA workshops, informational and outreach programs, new student orientation, group advising, and other pertinent events;
• Responsible for processing of Waiver and Exemption programs, such as Hazlewood and Dual Credit, etc., and assisting Financial Aid Coordinator with elaboration of required state reports as needed, and
• Supports the department's Student Success initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
• At least two (2) years' experience working in student personnel administration in a college setting;
• At least two (2) years' experience in a business and customer service setting;
• Prior financial aid work experience preferred;
• Excellent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Evidence of strong computer skills;
• Ability to meet the needs and concerns of college customers;
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and resourceful while meeting deadlines in a results-oriented environment;
• Other qualities, experiences, and skills that enhance one's value to the institution (exceptional employment or educational experience may be given special consideration).

Desirable Qualifications:

Physical Demands:
Able to traverse campus, handling, lifting, fine dexterity, vision, hearing, talking, foot control.

Posting Date: 11/07/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
First Pool Date: 11/17/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
It is a requirement for an official transcript, (not a copy), documenting the minimum degree requirements be sent directly from the issuing institution to the attention of Human Resources at Brazosport College, 500 College Dr., Lake Jackson, TX 77566.

Applicants should attach a letter of interest, copies of official transcript(s), and resume or curriculum vitae.

To apply, visit https://employment.brazosport.edu/postings/4525