Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Aid

Overview

Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Aid at Lone Star College

Location:

Kingwood, TX (Kingwood Drive 20000, Kingwood, TX 77339).

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

• Assist students with the completion of all necessary documentation/processes
• Analyze documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Record and scan documents to keep the system informed for review
• Inform students of their Financial Aid Application status, including visiting classrooms to provide information
• Assist with demographic corrections (e.g., date of birth, name, or social security number)
• Analyze fee charges for attendance
• Prepare appeals for the committee
• Identify special circumstances that may qualify students for additional Financial Aid
• File and organize documents in the office
• Stay up to date with Financial Aid upgrades, terms, and conditions for annual workshops
• Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned

• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning
• Ability to understand and perform complex instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude in a demanding work environment

The work is sedentary with potential for some walking, standing, bending, and light lifting. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, and general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal safety hazards

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be in good standing with the Department of Education

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Hourly pay rate is $15.60

Institution offers a supportive work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, and participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan.

All applicants must apply online. Do not submit materials via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. For additional materials, follow the Job Search page instructions on attachments and file naming guidelines. If applying for an instructional position, include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Limit file names to 40 characters or fewer.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program and is an EEO employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application materials via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. E-Verify and background check requirements apply.