Student Financial Aid Program Coordinator - Self Help

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Houston in Houston, TX is hiring a Student Financial Aid Program Coordinator - Self Help to administer a financial aid program that awards scholarships, grants, and other student assistance. You will resolve award issues, counsel students and parents, and collaborate with donors and lenders.

You will also connect students with internship and career opportunities, participate in scholarship communication, and ensure accurate disbursement of awards in the financial aid system.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent training plus one year of related experience; education/experience may substitute.

Responsabilités

• Resolve general and complex award issues by analyzing applications against criteria in the financial aid system.
• Counsel students and parents on available financial assistance and review unusual documentation.
• Communicate with federal/state agencies and donors about recipient information and awards.
• Ensure awards are disbursed and credited to student accounts.
• Serve as liaison between students, lenders, donors and guaranty agencies.
• Review recipients' academic progress and handle appeals.
• Participate in career fairs and orientations to promote financial aid.
• Arrange employer receptions and seminars on internships and job opportunities.

Connaissances

Counsel students and parents

Stakeholder communication

Career fair participation

Event coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Outils

Financial aid management system

Description du poste

University of Houston is hiring a Student Financial Aid Program Coordinator - Self Help to administer a financial aid program that awards scholarships, grants, and other forms of student assistance. The coordinator resolves award issues in the financial aid management system, counsels students and parents, and works with donors, lenders, and agencies. The role also connects students and employers around internship and career opportunities.

Highlights

• Resolve general and complex award issues by analyzing applications against criteria and availability in the financial aid management system.
• Communicate with federal and state agencies and scholarship donors about recipient information, selection process, and award criteria.
• Counsel students and parents on available financial assistance and review unusual circumstance documentation.
• Ensure awards are disbursed and credited correctly to student accounts.
• Serve as liaison between students and lenders, donors, and guarantee agencies.
• Review recipients' academic performance for satisfactory progress and handle appeals.
• Participate in career fairs and orientations to promote available financial assistance.
• Arrange employer receptions and seminars on job and internship opportunities.
• Hold a four-year degree or equivalent training plus one year of related experience, with education and experience able to substitute for each other.
• Hourly pay of $20.68 - $23.50.