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Financial Aid Facilitator

Employer
University of North Texas
Location
Dallas

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Financial Aid
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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UNT System Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

Posting Title:

Financial Aid Facilitator

Department:

DAL-Financial Aid-521240

Job Location:

Dallas

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with experience

Department Summary:

Under general direction, facilitates various services provided for students in a particular school of the University, which may include admission, registration, advising, recordkeeping, or graduation; implements appropriate academic policies and procedures; prepares and maintains databases; prepares reports and publications; gathers and maintains accurate and confidential records and files including financial; performs word processing duties

Position Overview:

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Facilitator.


This is senior level administrative and professional work for Student Financial Aid
and Scholarships. Responsibilities include the facilitation of the Financial Aid Management System (FAMS) as well as the management of the integrated components linking the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Accounting, and Payroll. This facilitator is expected to make daily operational decisions independently and decisions which affect the office under the general supervision of the Director and Associate Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinates all internal activities of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
  • Assists the Director and Associate Director in planning, implementing, evaluating, and controlling assigned functions of the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
  • Assists in implementing and evaluating all office procedures and policies to ensure compliance with all Federal, state and institutional guidelines.
  • Oversees the loan processing, cash management, loan collections, scholarships processing, and Grant programs sections of the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office.
  • Maintains statistical data reflecting office activity.
  • Assists the Director and Associate Director in preparation of bids and contracts for various financial aid automated services.
  • Develops and updates user documentation for computerized systems; develops and implements training documents for software systems.
  • Provides counseling and advice to students who have difficulty understanding the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships process.
  • Assists in managing the maintenance, retention, and digitization of records as required by federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
  • Works with immediate supervisor and the Office of Equity and Diversity to promote diversity within Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and to support existing university programs designed to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
  • Maintains a complete working knowledge of all policies, procedures, and regulations that affect financial aid administration.
  • Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in administration or student services or related field and three (3) years of professional related experience in college or university Financial Aid operations or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Considerable knowledge of fiscal policies, regulations, and financial aid programs of the University.
•Thorough knowledge of student financial aid systems.
•Ability to plan and direct large-scale projects and assignments.
•Strong written and oral communication skills.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
•Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

  • Preferred PeopleSoft and lmageNow experience.
  • Five (5) years of progressive experience within a financial aid office.

Work Schedule:

M-F with some weekends

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a security sensitive position

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title:

Financial Aid Facilitator

Physical Requirements:

Pulling , Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Ability to communicate

o:

Coordinates all internal activities of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Assists the Director and Associate Director in planning, implementing, evaluating, and controlling assigned functions of the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Assists in implementing and evaluating all office procedures and policies to ensure compliance with all Federal, state and institutional guidelines.
Oversees the loan processing, cash management, loan collections, scholarships processing, and Grant programs sections of the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office.
Maintains statistical data reflecting office activity.
Assists the Director and Associate Director in preparation of bids and contracts for various financial aid automated services.
Develops and updates user documentation for computerized systems; develops and implements training documents for software systems.
Provides counseling and advice to students who have difficulty understanding the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships process.
Assists in managing the maintenance, retention, and digitization of records as required by federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Works with immediate supervisor and the Office of Equity and Diversity to promote diversity within Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and to support existing university programs designed to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
Maintains a complete working knowledge of all policies, procedures, and regulations that affect financial aid administration.
Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director.

Posting Number:

S1704P

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/43490

Organization

Working at University of North Texas

Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.

A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.

By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.

Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.

UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.

UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.

UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.

In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.

As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.

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