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: $43,000.00

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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 inclusive 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.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing financial guidance and assistance within the guidelines of regulatory requirements. Through educational endeavors and student outreach, FAS remains a vital contributor to UNT’s enrollment success.

Position Overview

This position will assist with the administration of various scholarship programs to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant awarding of aid. This employee will serve as a primary contact for campus partners regarding UNT scholarship administration. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, work well within a team as well as independently, and be able to manage multiple projects at once.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in related field, 3 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

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• In-depth knowledge of financial aid processes, policies, and procedures, with the ability to quickly assimilate.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, multitasking, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a financial aid office, with knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Integrity, honesty, responsibility, and a strong desire to contribute to a team.
• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

As a condition of hire and continued employment, must be in good standing on all federal student loans and must grant permission for the office to access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to verify such standing.

Job Duties:

• Manage and maintain technical setup requests in PeopleSoft for awarding scholarships, including organization, monitoring, reporting, and outreach.
• Review and complete quality controls for scholarship and financial aid administration, resolving disbursement errors.
• Provide customer service and guidance to campus partner