• Student Financial Aid Officer III

    The University Of Texas At Dallas (Dallas, TX)


    Posting Number: S06381P

     

    Department: Office of Financial Aid

     

    Salary Range: Up to $46,000, commensurate with experience

     

    Pay Basis: Monthly

     

    Position Status: Regular full-time

    Job Description:

    Are you interested in helping Veterans achieve their educational and professional goals? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in higher education that provides a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including employee tuition assistance? Apply now to join our team!

     

    The Office of Financial Aid is looking for an individual with veterans’ education benefits, student financial aid, or related experience to fill our Student Financial Aid Officer III position.

     

    The Student Financial Aid Officer III reports to the Assistant Director of the Veterans’ Benefits Team and is responsible for verifying, processing, awarding, disbursing, and providing customer service support to students and staff related to the Hazlewood Act exemption at UT Dallas.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree. Two years previous Financial Aid or related experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Excellent organizational skills; proficient in MS Office products and ability to learn other software programs; detail oriented, accurate with ability to prioritize information in a timely manner; strong communication skills; written, oral, active listening and interpersonal skills; work effectively in team situations; proactive in identifying potential issues; demonstrate computational ability; ability to investigate, analyze and interpret data or information for accuracy and completeness in order to make informed decisions; ability to work on several tasks at one time; ability to make quality decisions based on available information; ability to respond effectively in a variety of situations; ability to improve performance by doing new things; ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, direct and monitor tasks, activities and assignments to effectively complete a project; knowledge of different work styles and personality types; understanding of conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated ability to confront employees in a positive manner; understand cross-cultural communication needs and respond accordingly; understanding of UTD’s strategic plan and goals and ability to communicate them in a motivational way to staff. Must be eligible to administer Title IV aid.

    Important Message:

    1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

     

    2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator ([email protected]) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) .