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Financial Aid Specialist - Office of Financial Aid

Employer
Bowie State University
Location
Bowie, MD

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Financial Aid
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Posting Number:

S445

Position Title:

Financial Aid Specialist (Grant funded) (Re-Post)

Regular or Contingent II:

Contingent II (more than 6 mos)

FLSA:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $55,000

Open Date:

05/30/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for managing financial wellness initiatives and counseling students and their families. In this grant-funded position, the Financial Aid Specialist will:

  • Develop and participate in financial wellness initiatives designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of financial literacy/debt management program policies, procedures, practices and regulations;
  • Assess student financial need and determine eligibility to participate in federal, state and /or institutional aid programs;
  • Analyze information submitted by students to ensure data is accurate;
  • Maintain communication with students and parents on matters related to their financial concerns;
  • Stay abreast of regulations and guidelines pertaining to student financial aid; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year experience in financial aid is preferred. Experience with financial aid systems is also preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with PeopleSoft knowledge/experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

  • Comprehensive knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and respond quickly to changing priorities.
  • Effective oral and written communications and project management skills, including presenting complex information and organizing data to audiences with varied backgrounds (students, faculty/staff, parents, etc.).
  • Ability to project a professional, polished image and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build good relationships with peers and to interact with senior administrators and other campus constituencies.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and work proactively to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Conditions of Employment :

May require evening and weekend work.

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

Other :

Non-Union Position.

Bowie State University offers an excellent benefits package! This includes tuition remission including eligible dependents; choice of medical/vision plans, Carefirst BC/BS, United Health Care and Kaiser plans, dental, prescription, life insurance, and training and development.

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2489

Organization

 

 

 

Bowie State University, a member of the University System of Maryland (USM), is a regional, comprehensive, and historically black university. The University offers an array of baccalaureate and masters degree programs and a doctorate in education. Located between Washington, DC and Baltimore, the University includes a diverse faculty and student population.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. It is also a diverse university whose 5,400 students, along with faculty and staff, come from many ethnic backgrounds. The University boasts a pastoral campus that is both serene and beautiful. With seven residence halls, the University is a hub of 24/7 undergraduate life, yet it also offers convenient evening classes and online courses to serve employed professionals seeking to move ahead in their vocations.

Bowie State upholds the System’s mission of providing high-caliber, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities. In addition to its 25 undergraduate majors, Bowie State offers 30 master's, doctoral, and advanced certification programs. Its advanced research facilities include one of the world's 100 most powerful supercomputers and a satellite operations control center managed in conjunction with NASA

We invite you to take a closer look at Bowie State; you will like what you see.

 

 

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