Impactful Financial Aid Awards Specialist

Dallas College; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College in Irving, TX is seeking an Awards Coordinator to support the Financial Aid Department. This on-site role coordinates awards, determines eligibility, and ensures timely distribution of funds to students.

Responsibilities include needs analysis, verification, packaging of financial aid, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. The position may transition to a hybrid arrangement after six months based on policy and needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher; transcripts required.
• Two years of higher education experience in financial aid.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends.
• A current and valid Texas driver's license is required.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs analysis in compliance with federal criteria to determine the relative eligibility of each financial aid applicant.
• Conducts verification of student and parent application data in compliance with federal criteria.
• Determines the types and amounts of financial aid to be awarded through the packaging process according to federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse communities.
• Monitors individual student awards.

Skills

Community college knowledge

Operational planning

Policy development

Needs assessment

Tech platforms

Federal programs

Transition challenges

Analytical thinking

Compassionate approach

Professional demeanor

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Higher education issues

Diversity experience

Access equity

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Official transcripts required

Job description

Dallas College in Irving, TX is seeking an Awards Coordinator to support the Financial Aid Department. This on-site role coordinates awards, determines eligibility, and ensures timely distribution of funds to students.

Responsibilities include needs analysis, verification, packaging of financial aid, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. The position may transition to a hybrid arrangement after six months based on policy and needs.