Financial Aid Specialist- Return to Title IV

Responsibilities:

Provide skills and knowledge of the performance of specialized duties in the administration of student financial aid services. Responsible for interpreting complex rules, regulations, procedures and policies to student, parents and outside entities. Responsible for complex decisions requiring initiative and judgment in responding to individual student needs. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position. Perform Return of Title IV calculations to determine amount of student financial aid earned and unearned.

Determine the dollar amount of financial aid a student must return to the College and/or to the Department of Education. Adjust specific Title IV programs in the College Student Information system to reflect student debt on the Accounts Receivable module. Prepare correspondence to student and external agencies. Review and post Return of Title IV information from federal and state databases to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Stay up-to-date with federal guidelines relevant to performance of return calculations. Validate eligibility of Title IV aid to include verification attendance, verification for late disbursements, and post-withdrawal disbursements. Advise students and internal departments of issues that may need to be resolved in order to continue or reinstate financial aid eligibility based on established processes and policies. Serve as a resource to other staff members.

Assist with special projects to include determining satisfactory academic progress, workshops, and registration. Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1. Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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  A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
• 2. Knowledge of Federal and State Student Aid Program's policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations.
• 3. Effective communication skills.
• 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 5. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and ability to manage multiple complex activities and projects.
• 6. Experience working with a college or university integrated student system.
• 7. Ability to be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• 8. Proficient computer skills, including internet navigation and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 9. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

• 1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST BE uploaded with the application.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUMES IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted.

Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.