Financial Aid Advisor III (Dallas, Tx)

Job Title

Financial Aid Advisor III (Dallas, Tx)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Scholarships And Financial Aid

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate, critical thinking, and driven individual who has a student first mindset to assist and advise students on available aid to finance their education!

What we want

Scholarships & Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor III to counsel and provide information on federal, state and institutional scholarships, financial aid & military education benefits for currently enrolled and prospective College of Dentistry students. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial aid, scholarships, student employment, student services, or in a related area.

Responsibilities  

Advising:

• Advise and counsel students, parents, and/or prospective students through scholarships, loans, grants, and financial counseling

• Awards, revises, and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guidelines

• Conducts seminars and gives presentations to include classroom and/or professional level for profession and others

• Reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals and makes decisions regarding the validity of these appeals. May present at local or state conferences.

Military Education Benefits Processing:

• Serves as VA Certifying Official for Texas A&M School of Dentistry and assist with student and applicant Veteran and Hazlewood questions, processing and certification

• Assists students in resolving questions and complex inquiries with the Veteran Administration, Texas Veterans Commission, and/or Texas A&M School of Dentistry, and School of Medicine should the need arise

• Coordinates with Military Education Benefits (MEB) team on Texas A&M College Station campus to ensure compliance in benefit processing and consistency in policies and procedures between the two campuses

• Calls into MEB meetings and other MEB related trainings/meetings as needed

Financial Aid Awarding:

• Awards, revises and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guideline

• Chairs the Scholarship Committee and manage process of notifying students of scholarships, accept and process applications, oversee selection process, and notify recipients

• Assists with Third-party Payments for departments - (TWAPMTS)

Student Affairs:

• Assists with new student orientation, White Coat Ceremonies, Gala, Commencement, and on-campus social activities for students

What you need to know

Salary: $4,750/monthly (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience) 

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Schedule: Travel is required both locally and nationally for workshops and conferences – some evenings and weekends

Note: Must be in good standing on all Federal Student Loans and good standing must be maintained for continued employment – must be able to rectify default statues within 3 months of employment

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years in financial aid, scholarships, student employment, student veteran’s services or related experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Five years in student financial aid or advising experience at a college level

• Management and supervisory skills

• Two years in a student financial aid specialty area

• Personnel and program management experience

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