Sr. Financial Aid Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Required education:High School diploma or GED AND:

48 months financial aid general office clerical or related experience

Skills:

Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to build rapport with students faculty and staff
Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner.
Broad knowledge and understanding of federal financial aid particularly the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and federal verification complexities is expected of the Sr. Financial Aid Representative.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written communication to students and/or families

Working Conditions:

Physical:
- Must be able to work in sitting position use computer and answer telephone
Environmental:
- Office Work Environment

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.

Required Attachments

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This position is responsible for assisting with financial aid counseling using and maintaining financial aid systems coordinating scholarship awards and loans when appropriate; processes promissory notes for loans; coordinates entrance and exit interview processes with students and campus colleges; responsible for various office and financial aid tasks. Employees at this level are expected to perform a variety of financial aid job responsibilities to include more complex functions within financial aid independently; may seek guidance from more senior staff for more complex and/or very unusual financial aid issues.

Duties:

Financial Aid Counseling Assistance.Assists with financial aid counseling services to students and families to discuss various financial aid matters services and resources available. This includes initial financial aid counseling.
Institutional and Title VII Loan Coordination. Maintains the awarding priorities for institutional loans and Title VII federal loans; coordinates the promissory note requirements for each award types unique considerations. Responsible for ascertaining that all loan documentation required for each loan is current with federal regulations.
Financial Aid Systems. Maintains all processing with promissory notes and procedures with ECSI and the financial aid system which includes award files and advance files transferred securely.
Financial Aid Coordination/Processing. Monitors a variety of daily weekly and monthly reports that identify student discrepancies or unresolved issues; responsible for resolving said issues as appropriate. Coordinates and oversees exit loan interviews for colleges. Monitors entrance/exit online counseling.
Office/Administrative Support. May provide general office and administrative support as needed. Updates forms for use on website and office e-files
As Needed. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of the department.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Required education:High School diploma or GED AND:48 months financial aid general office clerical or related experienceSkills:Detail oriented for accuracy of data and informationHighly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlinesAbility to communicate verbally and in writingAbility t...