Senior Financial Aid Administrator

Title: Senior Financial Aid Administrator

Employee Classification: Sr Financial Aid Administrator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen

Department: UNT-Financial Aid-164860

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) Office is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing effective and meaningful financial aid assistance. FAS is responsible for processing financial aid applications, administrating various financial aid programs, and providing financial aid counseling to students and their families.

This position serves as a team leader within the Financial Aid & Scholarship (FAS) Office, manages quality assurance relating to financial aid verification and eligibility counseling and financial aid award packaging required for efficient and compliant administration of financial aid, and possesses a high level of expertise regarding federal, state, and institutional aid administration.

Bachelor's degree and four years of financial aid administration and/or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• In-depth knowledge of financial aid administration.
• In-depth knowledge of financial aid policy & procedures and/or the ability to quickly assimilate.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various populations verbally and/or in writing.
• Work well on a team or independently.
• Strong leadership and diplomacy skills.
• Develop & maintain effective working relationships.
• Foster collaboration with colleagues and campus partners.
• Maintain and continually develop knowledge of financial aid administration rules, regulations, policy, procedures, and best business practices.

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of university policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate). Thorough knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate). Prior experience with People Soft. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to work independently. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

As a condition of hire and continued employment, must be in good standing on all federal student loans and must grant permission for the office to access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to verify such standing.

• Serves as a team lead within the Financial Aid & Scholarship (FAS) Office, responsible for managing quality assurance related to verification and eligibility counseling, professional judgment counseling, and financial aid award review.
• Manages, monitors, and maintains quality controls related to financial aid award packaging for compliance, quality assurance, efficiency, and to ensure the best business practices.
• Assists with…