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College Station, TX
nFull time
nR-
nJob Title
nFinancial Aid Advisor I
nAgency
nTexas A&M University
nDepartment
nScholarships And Financial Aid
nProposed Minimum Salary
n$21.64 hourly
nJob Location
nCollege Station, Texas
nJob Type
nStaff
nJob Description
nWhat We Want
nScholarships & Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I to advise and counsel student and their families on aid eligibility. The position also will conduct one-on-one appointments in regard to student special circumstances, satisfactory academic progress and cost of attendance changes. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing excellent customer service while assisting students and families with their financial needs. The Financial Aid Advisor assists in facilitating workshops and on occasion may give presentations on and off campus to groups regarding financial aid and scholarships. If this description appeals to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
nWhat You Need to Know
nSalary Range: $21.64/ hour
nCover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
nOther Requirements:
nnnOccasional Travel.
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nnMay be asked to work weekends, holidays, and outside regular business hours during peak periods.
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nnMust comply with Texas A&M System Policy 07.02 Texas Higher Education Fair Lending Practices.
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nnMust 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.
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n nWho We Are
nThe mission of Scholarships & Financial Aid is to provide students and their families with the financial information, resources, and support needed to attend Texas A&M University. We offer a wide range of financial assistance programs, including grants, student loans, work-study employment, military education benefits, athletic aid coordination, and short-term and emergency tuition loans. Our office administers aid and military education benefits for students at Texas A&M’s College Station, Galveston, McAllen, School of Law, and Health Science Center campuses—disbursing over $1 billion in financial assistance during the last academic year.
nWhy Texas A&M University?
nWe 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.
nnnMedical, ( prescription drug, dental, ( vision, life and AD&D, ( flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance ( with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
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nn12-15 days ( of annual paid holidays
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nnUp to eight hours of paid sick leave ( and at least eight hours of paid vacation ( each month
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nnAutomatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (
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nnHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (
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nnProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning ( training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
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nnEducational release time and tuition assistance ( for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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nnLiving Well, ( a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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n nOur Commitment
nTexas 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.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
n50%: Advising
nnnUnder close supervision, uses discretion and independent judgment to advise and counsel students on financial aid.
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nnLearns how to collaborate with on campus representatives regarding students financial aid concerns.
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nnLearns how to and assists with reviews of student files and makes adjustments as needed.
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nnLearns the student financial aid appeal process and shadows team members.
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nnLearns how to and awards, revises and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guidelines.
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n n20%: Financial Aid Knowledge & Team Support
nnnLearns, interprets, and maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to financial aid.
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nnLearns how staff interact with and transition students from prospective to currently enrolled students.
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nnEnsures that processing activities adhere to established policies and procedures.
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n n20%: Specialized Financial Aid Support & Student Services
nnnSupports the financial aid office by learning specialized functions that require in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
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nnProvides assistance with Education Abroad and Gilman Scholarship coordination to ensure eligible students receive appropriate aid adjustments.
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n n10%: General
nnnParticipates in and assists in the planning and execution of events for departmental initiatives (e.g. financial aid awareness programs, Aggieland Saturday, outreach efforts).
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nnLearns how to and responds to varied questions that may require researching and consolidating data regarding financial aid.
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nnAttends local, state, and national workshops, and conferences.
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nnMay assist with presentations.
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n nRequired Education:
nnBachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
n nRequired Experience:
nnNo experience required.
n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnNone
n nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
nnnAbility to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service.
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nnWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
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nnAbility to work individually or as a team in a dynamic organization.
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nnGood interpersonal communication skills.
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nnMust be literate in the English language and able to comprehend, give and follow both written and verbal instructions.
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nnAbility to organize and make decisions.
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nnAbility to work well under pressure.
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nnAbility to use tact, diplomacy, and judgment in dealing with all customers.
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nnAttention to detail.
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n nRequired Licenses and Certifications:
nnNone
n nOther Requirements:
nnnOccasional Travel.
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nnMust be able to work weekends, holidays, and outside regular business hours.
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nnMust comply with Texas A&M System Policy 07.02 Texas Higher Education Fair Lending Practices.
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nnMust 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.
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n nPhysical Requirements:
nnNone
n nMachines and Equipment Used:
nnComputer
n nOther Requirements:
nnnOccasional Travel.
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nnMay be asked to work weekends, holidays, and outside regular business hours during peak periods.
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nnMust comply with Texas A&M System Policy 07.02 Texas Higher Education Fair Lending Practices.
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nnMust 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.
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nnThis position is security sensitive
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nnThis position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
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nnAll tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
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n nAll 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.
nEqual Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
nHowdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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