Financial Aid and Veteran Services Outreach Specialist

Benefits:

• Grayson College tuition paid for eligible FT employees/dependents
• Paid Health Insurance premium for full time employee only
• Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther K
• Life Insurance
• Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
• Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance

 Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education.  GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Financial Aid and Veteran Services Outreach Specialist:

Role: Serves as the primary Financial Aid and Veteran services representative of Grayson College through outreach activities both on and off campus, as well as community events. Develops and maintains relationships with service area High School Counselors, Principals, and Educators to assist in the recruiting process. Advises students and parents through the financial aid process from application to disbursement of various funds. 
 The salary range for this position is $18.69 to $28.03 per hour.  Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only 
• Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
• Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
• Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• 40% -  Develops and delivers presentations, seminars, and workshops on financial aid and veteran services as part of recruitment efforts for the Texoma Promise program, while marketing these services through on-campus, off-campus, community, and high school events. Regular travel for outreach events required. Advise students and parents on the financial aid process and application challenges through various communication methods. 
• 20% Assists students and parents with completing documents, and communicates and follows up with students, parents, and High School Counselors for FAFSA completion requirements. 
• 10% Processes paper and electronic documents and make necessary FAFSA data corrections in order to complete verification and award aid. Process incoming loan request forms and change requests. 
• 10% Award institutional financial aid, including tuition waivers and exemptions to students. 
• 10% Annual review and update of email templates, institutional forms, and outreach projects for prospective and returning students. 
• 5% Attends federal financial aid training, workshops, seminars, and conferences in order to maintain current knowledge of financial aid requirements and regulations. 
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned. 

 **This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.**

Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to students, parents, staff, and community members while continually promoting Grayson College.
3. Complies with all state and federal regulations regarding higher education, financial aid, and recruitment of students. 
4. Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and institutional packaging policies and procedures that pertain to financial assistance.
5. Works as a contributing member of the financial aid team.  Cross-trains as necessary to achieve department goals. Maintains the confidentiality of student records. 
6. Arrives to work on time and maintains a satisfactory attendance record. 
7. Serves as a positive role model to prospective and current students. 
8. Works independently to handle multiple assignments and projects with limited supervision. .
   
   Qualifications:

• Experience:  Six months to two years of similar or re