Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Aid

Job description

Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Aid

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n45117

nLocation

nLSC-North Harris

nFull/Part Time

nPart-Time

nRegular/Temporary

nRegular

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nCommitment to Mission

nThis job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

nCultural Beliefs

nnnOne LSC

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nnStudent Focused

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nnOwn It

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nnFoster Belonging

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nnCultivate Community

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nnChoose Learning

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n nThe Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

nLone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

nCampus Marketing Statement

nLone Star College-North Harris

nLone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

nLSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

nLone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

nLocation address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

nJob Description

nPURPOSE AND SCOPE:

nThe PT Specialist III - Financial Aid is responsible for the timely completion of all financial aid applications, including FAFSA and scholarships and documentation. He or She assists with guidelines and documentation for satisfactory academic progress. He or She informs students of their Financial Aid Application status, helps students complete all necessary documentation/processes to assure the disbursement of the funds they're eligible for, and identifies any special circumstances that might qualify students for any additional Financial Aid.

nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

nnnAssist students with the completion of all necessary documentation/processes

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nnAnalyze documentation being turned in by students to ensure it is accurate and complete

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nnRecord and scan documents that are received by the office to ensure our system office is aware and able to proceed in reviewing students account

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nnInform students of their Financial Aid Application status including visiting classrooms to provide financial aid information

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nnAssist with demographic corrections; i.e., date of birth, name, or social security number

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nnAnalyze fee charges for attendance

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nnPrepare appeals for the committee

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nnIdentify any special circumstances a student might be enduring that could qualify him or her for any additional Financial Aid

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nnFile and organize documents received to the office

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nnStay up to date with the latest Financial Aid upgrades, terms, and conditions to be prepared for the annual Financial Aid workshops offered by our Institution to our community

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nnResponsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

nnnAttention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines

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nnStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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nnExcellent customer service skills

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nnDemonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment

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nnCommitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing dynamic climate for lifelong learning

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nnAbility to understand and perform complex oral and written instructions with little or no supervision

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nnAbility to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately

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nnAbility to plan, schedule, and manage projects, and assignments

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nnStrong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

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nnAbility to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment

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n nPHYSICAL ABILITIES:

nThe work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

nWORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

nnnEquipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

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nnInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

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nnWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

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n nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

nnnHigh school diploma or GED

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nnMust be in good standing with the Department of Education

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n nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

n· Bilingual in English/Spanish

nSalary

nHourly Pay Rate is $15.92

nBenefits Marketing Statement

nBy joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

nSpecial Instructions

nGo to the Job Search page, click on My Activities¿ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on Add Attachment.¿ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

nIf you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

nYou must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

nHow to Apply

nALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

nWe will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

nPostings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

nIf selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

nLone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

nMore information on the E-Verify program is available at .

nLone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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