Financial Aid Program Coordinator II

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,488 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks a qualified individual to coordinate and administer a financial aid program aimed at facilitating scholarships, grants, and student financial assistance. Responsibilities include managing awards, counseling students and parents, and liaising with agencies and donors.

Successful candidates will possess a thorough understanding of analytical and technical aspects, coupled with one year of related experience. The role may involve work at career fairs and requires effective communication with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Thorough understanding of analytical, technical or professional discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers financial aid programs.
• Resolves general and complex awards issues.
• Counsels students and parents on financial assistance opportunities.
• Ensures awards are disbursed and credited to accounts.

Education

4 year degree from a college or university

Analytical and technical knowledge

Job description

Overview

Department: Scholarships & Financial Aid

Salary: $20.68 - $23.50 hourly

Description: Coordinates and administers a financial aid program which awards scholarships, grants, or other forms of student financial assistance. Coordinates related programs and services that will meet the internship and career needs of students and employers.

Responsibilities

• Resolves general and complex awards issues by utilizing a financial aid management system to analyze applications against criteria and availability, as well as make adjustments, additions, and cancellations.
• Communicates with federal and state agencies, as well as potential and existing scholarship donors regarding recipient information, selection process, and other award criteria.
• Counsels students and parents concerning available financial assistance opportunities and reviews unusual circumstance documentation.
• Ensures awards are appropriately disbursed and credited to students\' accounts.
• Resolves unusual problems and serves as liaison between students and lenders, donors, and guarantee agencies.
• Works with deans and other college administrators and faculty to assure that recruiting and other college goals and student needs are being met.
• Reviews financial aid recipients\' academic performance for satisfactory progress; takes necessary action if progress is not being met, and reviews appeals.
• Participates in career fairs, orientations, and other events as needed to promote awareness of financial assistance available to students.
• Works with potential and existing employers concerning job and internship opportunities, including arranging receptions and seminars whereby external entities discuss employment opportunities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Additional Information

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.