Verification Assistant; Part - Time

Job Title

Verification Assistant (Part
- Time)

Education Support Specialist I

Part-time
- Wage / Part-time Salaried

Part-Time

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

Financial Aid and Scholarships

100179 - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Pay Band: 2

Pay Rate:
Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15.00 per hour

As part of the Verification Team within the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, this position reviews applicant information on FAFSA/ISIRs. This role ensures that the Department of Education has accurate eligibility information and therefore ensures that students are provided access to appropriate federal and state aid.

• Examines aid applications, federal tax returns and other documentation in support of financial aid application.
• Ensures documentation is acceptable per Department of Education regulations and communicates with parents and students if additional information is needed.

• Must possess excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Works well as a member of a team.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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