Financial Aid Assistant I-III

Financial Aid Assistant I-III

Texas A&M University
- Corpus Christi is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

The Financial Aid Assistant I-III, under general supervision, performs administrative financial aid duties and assists students and their families with Financial Aid applications, processing aid, outreach, and reporting. Each Financial Aid Assistant will have general duties, but will also become a subject matter expert in one area, such as, but not limited to loans, private aid, federal aid, state aid, or scholarships, depending on staffing needs.

Percent Effort: 45%

• Provides information to students and families on federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs including eligibility, application procedures, and debt management.
• Assist students in completing forms, gathering necessary documents, and understanding the application process.
• Supports service excellence to students, families, and internal and external partners through clear and thorough written and verbal communication.

Percent Effort: 45%

• Works with confidential documents and financial aid systems to manage student records.
• Enters, verifies, and retrieves data from student information and financial aid systems.
• Reviews documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of financial aid information including student awards, disbursements, and compliance reports
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies related to financial aid

Percent Effort: 10%

• Represent Student Financial Services at tabling events to engage with current and future students and their families.

• Level I – High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience
• Level II
  - High school diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience
• Level III
  - High school diploma or GED and 7 years of related experience
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum requirement:
• Level I – Associate's degree and 1 year of related experience
• Level II – Associate's degree and 2 years of related experience; or Bachelor's degree
• Level III – Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience; or Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience; or Master's degree and 1 year of related experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and patience in dealing with students and families
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to progressive changes
• Attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data and take corrective action, as appropriate
• Ability to complete work independently

• Working knowledge of financial aid regulations
• Experience in a financial aid environment

Salary:
Dependent upon education/experience.

Financial Aid Assistant I:
Up to $15.70 Hourly

• (Up to $32,656.00 Annually, Approximately)

Financial Aid Assistant II:
Up to $16.83 Hourly

• (Up to $35,006.40 Annually, Approximately)

Financial Aid Assistant III:
Up to $19.54 Hourly

• (Up to $40,643.20 Annually, Approximately)

Note:

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