Student Financial Aid Awards Specialist

Socket.dev; North Lake (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks an Awards Coordinator to oversee financial aid awards, verify eligibility, and ensure timely distribution of funds. You will work with students and families, applying federal, state, and institutional requirements. This role emphasizes analysis, compliance, advising, and collaboration to expand access to higher education.

The position supports a student-centered approach and cross-functional teamwork within the Financial Aid Department.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial aid counseling and packaging.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply technology platforms supporting the student experience.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to balance analytical and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs analysis in compliance with federal criteria to determine eligibility.
• Verifies student and parent application data per federal criteria.
• Determines types and amounts of financial aid through packaging per requirements.
• Monitors and adjusts awards as needed.
• Provides financial aid counseling to students and parents.
• Supports financial aid training and information workshops.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Student advising

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

Dallas College seeks an Awards Coordinator to oversee financial aid awards, verify eligibility, and ensure timely distribution of funds. You will work with students and families, applying federal, state, and institutional requirements. This role emphasizes analysis, compliance, advising, and collaboration to expand access to higher education.

The position supports a student-centered approach and cross-functional teamwork within the Financial Aid Department.