Financial Aid Advisor III Dallas Tx
Financial Aid Advisor III Dallas Tx
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Job Title
Financial Aid Advisor III (Dallas Tx)Agency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Scholarships And Financial AidProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Dallas TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Were looking for a passionate critical thinking and driven individual who has a student first mindset to assist and advise students on available aid to finance their education!
What we want
Scholarships & Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor III to counsel and provide information on federal state and institutional scholarships financial aid & military education benefits for currently enrolled and prospective College of Dentistry students. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial aid scholarships student employment student services or in a related area.
Responsibilities
Advising:
Advise and counsel students parents and/or prospective students through scholarships loans grants and financial counseling
Awards revises and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guidelines
Conducts seminars and gives presentations to include classroom and/or professional level for profession and others
Reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals and makes decisions regarding the validity of these appeals. May present at local or state conferences.
Military Education Benefits Processing:
Serves as VA Certifying Official for Texas A&M School of Dentistry and assist with student and applicant Veteran and Hazlewood questions processing and certification
Assists students in resolving questions and complex inquiries with the Veteran Administration Texas Veterans Commission and/or Texas A&M School of Dentistry and School of Medicine should the need arise
Coordinates with Military Education Benefits (MEB) team on Texas A&M College Station campus to ensure compliance in benefit processing and consistency in policies and procedures between the two campuses
Calls into MEB meetings and other MEB related trainings/meetings as needed
Financial Aid Awarding:
Awards revises and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guideline
Chairs the Scholarship Committee and manage process of notifying students of scholarships accept and process applications oversee selection process and notify recipients
Assists with Thirdparty Payments for departments (TWAPMTS)
Student Affairs:
Assists with new student orientation White Coat Ceremonies Gala Commencement and oncampus social activities for students
What you need to know
Salary: $4750/monthly(Compensation will be commensurate to selected hires experience)
Cover Letter & Resume: Acover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Schedule: Travel is required both locally and nationally for workshops and conferences some evenings and weekends
Note: Must be in good standing on all Federal Student Loans and good standing must be maintained for continued employment must be able to rectify default statues within 3 months of employment
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years in financial aid scholarships student employment student veterans services or related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Five years in student financial aid or advising experience at a college level
Management and supervisory skills
Two years in a student financial aid specialty area
Personnel and program management experience
Knowledge of current versions of Microsoft products including Windows and Office
Knowledge of Financial Aid or Student Information Systems
Bilingual in Spanish
Background in general office conditions with much time spent in contact with students
Ability to develop and make presentations
Knowledge and experience in an enrollment management area focusing on outreach and/or retention
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy professionalism and a customer service orientation
Knowledge of financial aid counseling verification rules and regulations
Requires some evening and weekend work as well as travel
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 shortterm loans and emergency tuition and fee loans. In addition our office provides advising on the programs listed above. Our office also assists 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.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining and webinars
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
For additional information on benefits Click here
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
