Part-Time Specialist IV, Financial Aid

CIO Applications Europe; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Specialist IV, Financial Aid to provide clerical, analytical, and administrative support. The role involves assisting students with financial aid information and ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 5 years of work experience, and must be in good standing with the Department of Education. Benefits include a tuition waiver and a retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Must have good standing with the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and verify financial aid data submitted by students.
• Certify student enrollment and make adjustments to financial aid.
• Research and apply current State and Federal regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile reports and business correspondence.
• Facilitate financial aid workshops and presentations.
• Counsel students regarding financial aid eligibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to use software products

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PC workstation

Office equipment

Job description

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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Collect, analyze, evaluate, and verify financial aid data and documents submitted by students.
2. Certify student enrollment, ensuring adherence to academic progress policies and eligibility requirements; initiate appropriate adjustments to individual student financial aid.
3. Research current State and Federal regulations to keep up‑to‑date and determine the application of regulations to specific student circumstances.
4. Prepare and reconcile a variety of reports, business correspondence, records, and other related documents.
5. Participate in preparing for and facilitating financial aid workshops and presentations.
6. Counsel students and others regarding eligibility requirements of financial aid.
7. Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Physical Abilities

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.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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