Financial Aid Program Coordinator II - (496060 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,488 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate and administer a financial aid program at the University of Houston-System. This role involves awarding scholarships and grants while assisting students with their financial assistance needs.

The ideal candidate should possess a four-year degree and at least one year of experience in financial aid. Responsibilities include resolving award issues, counseling students, and ensuring proper disbursement of funds.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical or technical discipline.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve general and complex awards issues using financial aid management system.
• Communicate with federal and state agencies regarding recipient information.
• Counsel students and parents on financial assistance opportunities.
• Ensure awards are disbursed and credited to accounts.
• Liaison between students and lenders or donors.
• Review financial aid recipients' academic progress.
• Participate in career fairs and orientations.
• Arrange job and internship opportunities with employers.

Education

Four year degree from a college or university

Job description

Department and Salary

Department: Scholarships & Financial Aid Salary: $20.68 - $23.50 hourly

Job 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

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

Qualifications

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both the 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 Job Posting Information

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

Security Sensitive

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

Equal Opportunity

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