Financial Aid & Scholarship Officer II
Financial Aid & Scholarship Officer II
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12909
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.
In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 01/05/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: $41,817- $46,315 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Function: Responsible for financial aid outreach, financial literacy, and default prevention activities.
Scope: Responsible for promoting financial aid opportunities and assisting students and families in navigating the financial aid process. This role involves conducting outreach activities, providing one-on-one counseling, and collaborating with community organizations to assist students with applying for Financial Aid. The position is also responsible for educating students about the University's Financial literacy curriculum which involves money management, student loan repayment and default prevention.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for fielding and developing financial aid outreach events for both current and prospective students as well as community agencies.
• Assist the Financial Literacy Program, by overseeing Financial Success student workers and educating students about money management, student loan repayment and how to apply for Financial Aid
• Advise prospective, continuing, and reentering students, including special populations and high-risk students, and their parents, on the availability of various financial aid programs, Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, and Financial Aid applications.
• Responsible for maintaining financial literacy program and updating financial literacy presentations, web pages, and pushing programming for literacy
• Counsels students about financial aid and budgeting options either through appointments, over the phone, emails via Salesforce (CRM), or at events
• Coordinates and maintains liaisons with campus departments, high schools, and other community agencies as required; represents the University at outreach functions; collaborates with other departments to provide accurate financial aid information at general outreach events.
• Maintains knowledge in Title IV regulations and changes to repayment plans and cohort default rate
challenges.
• Provides overflow processing assistance to other Financial and Scholarships teams as requested.
• Attends regional, state and national conferences as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of financial aid, scholarships, student lending, financial aid, and/or enrollment management/services experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, multi-tasking skills, flexibility, and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a dynamic environment.
• Group and individual presentation and meeting facilitation skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of financial aid and/or scholarship experience.
Additional Information
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.
Working Conditions
• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
Physical Demands:
• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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