POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Financial Aid Coordinator
FA Coordinator, Scholarships &
Exemptions
Non-exempt
CATEGORY:
Classified
GRADE:
F
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Manager with administration, planning and
coordination of a designated program, department or unit within the Financial Aid Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Responsible for coordinating all activities related to the management of
scholarships to include; determining eligibility, processing applications,
preparing necessary reports, posting awards on Student Information
System, tracking and verifying continued eligibility and maintenance of
resource library of scholarship opportunities.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
2. Responsible for coordinating all activities related to the administration
of tuition waivers and exemptions to include keeping abreast of all
state rules and regulations related to waivers and exemptions.
25%
3. Responsible for receipt, disbursement and reconciliation of scholarship
funds.
15%
4. Inures scholarship information on the financial aid web page is current
and up to date; and maintains Scholar X database to promote
scholarship opportunities.
10%
5. Serve as a liaison with internal departments, donors and external
agencies (i.e. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) in matters
related to exemptions and scholarships.
10%
6. Assist in evaluation of aid eligibility and awarding of aid; advise
students and families regarding all aspects of student financial aid
programs and delivery system.
5%
7. Conduct Financial Aid workshops for current and prospective students
on campus and in the community.
5%
8. Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Financial Aid Manager for Special Programs
Effective: 05/01/09
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supervision and work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years financial aid experience
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities: Proficient computer skills, effective verbal and written
communication and good interpersonal skills; ability to work on multiple assignments
simultaneously. Ability to work independently, trouble shoot and problem solve;
effective verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal and
organization skills.
2. Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment
associated with an office environment.
3. Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software. Banner, Scholar X
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, advising, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing
behavior; skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of
view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 05/01/09
Date
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