Financial Aid Specialist

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Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Grantham

As an employer, the University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 - 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Student Financial Services Team

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Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for a REMOTE Financial Aid Specialist in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, KS, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI and WY.

Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Aid Specialist (FAS) provides front-line support in the student funding process. This position works collaboratively with the Student Account Specialist to complete financial aid processing to meet service and quality expectations for students. This is a non-supervisory role.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

70% - Technical Expertise
● Advise students on various forms in the financial aid process including Federal financial aid.
● Counsel students to determine financial aid needs/options and explain students’ rights and responsibilities for each aid source
● Conduct outreach activities to assist students with completion and submission of required forms and documentation
● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations pertaining to student enrollment, Federal Student Aid, Veterans Administration and Department of Defense benefit eligibility
● Other duties as assigned

25% - Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration
● Coordinate with Student Account Specialists to resolve conflicting information that may occur
● Coordinate with members of the Student Accounts Office to ensure proper and timely disbursements of funds to students

5% - Continuous Learning and Development
● Continuously update skills and knowledge through required training
● Seek feedback and opportunities for growth to enhance expertise and effectiveness

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred 2+ years customer service experience
• Experience with the administration of Federal Student Aid, VA and TA funds preferred
• Experience working in a remote environment preferred

SKILLS:

• Able to effectively communicate oral