Job Title: Financial Aid Officer, UCP 6
Location: Storrs Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 2020295
Job Posting

The Office of Student Financial Aid Services is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Financial Aid Officer to perform all aspects of financial aid processing and leading the coordination of several key administrative areas such as the Fixed Enrollment process.

Duties include, but are not limited to: determining financial aid awards; counseling students and parents regarding application process, sources and availability of aid; researches and recommends procedures and policies in designated areas of expertise; keeps abreast of institutional, state, and federal rules, regulations and guidelines governing the administration of Title IV federal funds including grants, work programs, and student loans; administer one or more specialized areas; performs special projects as needed or assigned; participate in office outreach activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
2. Three to five years of progressively responsible financial aid experience.
3. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of financial aid regulations and related laws.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Excellent counseling and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, the public, the university community and external constituencies; and ability to work independently and under time constraints.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preference given to candidates with experience using an automated financial aid system (e.g. PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #2020295. Interested candidates please submit a letter of application outlining experience relative to each position requirement, a current resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2020295)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on December 12, 2019.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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