Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Financial Aid Counselor

Employee Classification: Financial Aid Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Enrollment Management

Department: HSC-Enrollment Management-300370

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience, with a minimum of $47,000 per year

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 Office, within the Division of Enrollment Management, manages grants, loans and scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and professional students across four colleges on the UNT Health campus. Our goal is to provide students with financial assistance and advice to assist them in managing the costs associated with their educational pursuits.

Position Overview

Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted by applicants to determine eligibility for financial assistance and determines type and amount of aid to be awarded in accordance with established federal and university standards and guidelines. Coordinates and administers assigned financial aid programs such as the federal work study program, Pell/SEOG, and state grants.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with federal and state regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Requires ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, scholarship selection processes and/or Title VII aid is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of PeopleSoft as it relates to student financial aid is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to access all federal and state financial aid websites (NSLDS, COD, etc.).

Job Duties

• Process student financial aid requests from application through disbursement, which may include, but is not limited to determining student eligibility for various federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and package aid appropriately, awarding and counseling students on all aspects of financial aid, and importing, reviewing and processing adjustments associated with ISIRs, verification and comment codes.
• Process scholarships including dissemination of information related to internal and external scholarship opportunities, distribution and collection of applications, updating General Scholarship Application, collaboration with donors and other institutional partners, and organizing institutional scholarship committee meetings. 
• Certify work study applications, reconcile payroll reports and monitor federal/state work study funds, review and correct student files as needed to stay within regulations.
• Provide courteous, accurate and timely information to requests or inquiries made via email, phone and/or mail. Must be able to professionally convey information to students and parents regarding completion of FAFSA, loan entrance and exit counseling, program eligibility, benefits and drawbacks associated with various financial aid programs, and new or updated regulations pertaining to student financial assistance.
• Process student loans including importing and exporting federal loan files through EDconnect; processing private/alternation loan applications and certifying loans and changes through ELM; correcting loan processing errors; and managing the application and awarding process of institutional loans.
• Coordinate and give financial aid presentations to students, staff and community groups as requested.
• Complete special requests or other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings or weekends as required for divisional events.

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

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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.