Financial Aid & Scholarships Program Specialist - Project Staff

Posting Number

2023752

Posting/Functional Title

Financial Aid & Scholarships Program Specialist - Project Staff

University Pay Plan Title

Financial Aid & Scholarships Prgm Spec

Location

San Marcos

Department

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Recruitment Type

Open to All

Job Type

Full-Time

Monthly Salary

$3,500.00

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Financial Aid Program Specialist is responsible for awarding financial aid and/or scholarships, managing specific financial aid or scholarship programs (including writing and maintaining procedures), exercising professional judgment relative to special circumstances, and providing financial education to students. In addition, this position will assist with managing assigned scholarship programs with special emphasis on donor compliance.

Job Duties

• The Program Specialist will work to ensure the effective management of federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs, determine student eligibility by reviewing exception lists, award students according to university packaging parameters, and exercise professional judgment regarding financial and other documents related to mitigating circumstances. This position is also tasked with keeping abreast of all pertinent federal and state financial aid regulations and making recommendations to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant team operations. In addition, ensure that all student applicants are treated fairly and equitably in the scholarship awarding process.

• The Program Specialist will assist with the awarding and managing of a variety of scholarship programs. Specifically, this position will manage the Hector and Gloria Lopez Scholarship and is responsible for selecting the scholars and assuring all financial matters are attended to in a timely manner (e.g., processing all award requests for allowable expenses, recalculating aid packages, providing financial coaching to students, etc.). This position serves as the primary liaison between our office and the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation and requires excellent communication and writing skills. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating administrative activities and processing all scholarship awarding requests to ensure that documentation and information flow in a systematic and timely fashion within the financial aid and scholarship management systems.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date

08/01/2023

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

08/15/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Posting Notices

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, recommendation letter(s), and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!