Part-Time Specialist IV, Financial Aid

Job Summary

The Specialist IV, Financial Aid supports other staff by performing task‑oriented duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and operational support under general supervision. Provides information to students and parents about financial aid functions, timelines, and eligibility; triages students to appropriate staff as needed. Delivers excellent customer service and communicates effectively with internal and external customers regarding regulations, policies, and procedures as outlined by the United States Department of Education and Lone Star College.

Ensures that all system, campus and state policies and practices are correctly carried out.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use software products.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

The work is sedentary. The employee will sit comfortably to perform the tasks. The employee may walk, stand, bend, carry light items such as papers or books, or drive an automobile, but no special physical demands are required.

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interfaced with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

• High school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be in good standing with the Department of Education.

• Associate’s degree.
• Financial Aid work experience in a higher education setting.

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.33. Benefits include tuition waiver and participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan.

Lone Star College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.