On-Campus Financial Aid & Scholarships Coordinator

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to assist the Assistant Director in planning and coordinating the Financial Aid department. The role requires on-campus presence and management of scholarship programs, including eligibility, reporting, award posting, and keeping resources current.

You will liaise with internal departments, donors, and external agencies, assist in evaluating aid eligibility, and conduct workshops for students.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures.
• Self-direction and initiative to perform all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Director with administration, planning and coordination of a designated program, department or unit within Financial Aid.
• Coordinate scholarship management activities: eligibility, applications, reports, posting awards, tracking continued eligibility, maintain scholarship resources.
• Implement policies and improve delivery systems to enhance office efficiency and scholarship unit effectiveness.
• Handle receipt, disbursement and reconciliation of scholarships, Veteran Educational program and other funds.
• Keep scholarship and Veteran Affairs information current on the financial aid web page and maintain scholarship database.
• Serve as liaison with internal departments, donors, and external agencies regarding scholarships.
• Assist in evaluating aid eligibility and awarding; advise students and families on all aspects of student financial aid programs.
• Conduct on-campus and community workshops for current and prospective students.
• Provide personnel management to assigned staff including hiring, supervision, orientation, performance evaluation and development guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Computer skills

Policy interpretation

Initiative

Multitasking

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree + 5 years experience

Job description

El Paso Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to assist the Assistant Director in planning and coordinating the Financial Aid department. The role requires on-campus presence and management of scholarship programs, including eligibility, reporting, award posting, and keeping resources current.

You will liaise with internal departments, donors, and external agencies, assist in evaluating aid eligibility, and conduct workshops for students.