Financial Aid Administrator

Title: Financial Aid Administrator


Employee Classification: Financial Aid Administrator


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-Enrollment Management


SubDivision-Department: UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen


Department: UNT-Financial Aid-164860


Job Location: Denton


Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience


FTE: 1.000000


Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible


About Us - Values Overview


Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary


The Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) Office is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing effective and meaningful financial aid assistance. FAS is responsible for processing financial aid applications, administrating various financial aid programs, and providing financial aid counseling to students and their families.


Position Overview


The Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Financial Aid Administrator to join our Scholarship Management System Team. This position will assist with the maintenance and development of UNT's scholarship management system and related scholarship processing and customer service duties. This position provides support to the Assistant Director by coordinating activities related to all projects. The position's main duties are to enhance department and organization processes by exploring opportunities and ensuring the continuity and efficiency of each project from start to finish through clear communication to all parties involved. The Financial Aid Administrator handles multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is open to constant changes and challenges. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, lead and direct the work of other team members, and be able to manage multiple projects at once in the absence of day-to-day guidance.


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's in related field, three years in student services or related roles. Equivalent education, training, experience accepted. Must maintain good standing on federal student loans, grant NSLDS access for hire & continued employment.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• In depth knowledge of financial aid processes, policies and procedures or ability to quickly assimilate.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and organize in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships.


Preferred Qualifications


• Experience working within a Financial Aid Office.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding the administration of financial aid.
• Prior experience with Blackbaud Award Management (or a similar scholarship management system)
• Integrity, honesty, and responsibility with a desire to contribute to a team.
• Experience working with all levels of management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability working under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
• Experience in customer service.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excel and Data Analysis experience.


Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Maintain UNTs scholarship management system (Blackbaud Award Management). Assist with site management, supporting existing users, onboarding new users, and implementing improvements to existing configuration and business processes.
• Provide training, guidance, and written policy/procedures to department users and applicable customer service and advising staff. Serve as main point of contact for scholarship management system questions.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations regarding the administration of scholarships and financial aid. Provide feedback and recommendations to supervisor regarding existing policy, business processes, and practices to identify needed improvements with goal to develop and maintain best business practices.
• Process scholarship awards to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Assist with Financial Aid Scholarship customer service and processing tasks.

Physical Requirements


Communicating with others to exchange information.


Environmental Hazards


No adverse environmental conditions expected.


Work Schedule


Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with occasional evenings/weekends.


Driving University Vehicle


No


Security Sensitive


This is a Security Sensitive Position.


Special Instructions


Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.


Benefits


For information regarding our Benefits, click here .


EEO Statement


The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.