Sr. Financial Aid Specialist bei University of Oklahoma

This position is responsible for assisting with financial aid counseling, using and maintaining financial aid systems, coordinating scholarship awards and loans when appropriate; processes promissory notes for loans; coordinates entrance and exit interview processes with students and campus colleges; responsible for various office and financial aid tasks. Employees at this level are expected to perform a variety of financial aid job responsibilities to include more complex functions within financial aid independently; may seek guidance from more senior staff for more complex and/or very unusual financial aid issues.

Duties:

• Financial Aid Counseling Assistance. Assists with financial aid counseling services to students and families to discuss various financial aid matters, services, and resources available. This includes initial financial aid counseling.
• Institutional and Title VII Loan Coordination. Maintains the awarding priorities for institutional loans and Title VII federal loans; coordinates the promissory note requirements for each award type’s unique considerations. Responsible for ascertaining that all loan documentation required for each loan is current with federal regulations. 
• Financial Aid Systems.   Maintains all processing with promissory notes and procedures with ECSI and the financial aid system, which includes award files and advance files transferred securely.
• Financial Aid Coordination/Processing.  Monitors a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly reports that identify student discrepancies or unresolved issues; responsible for resolving said issues as appropriate. Coordinates and oversees exit loan interviews for colleges. Monitors entrance/exit online counseling.
• Office/Administrative Support.  May provide general office and administrative support as needed. Updates forms for use on website and office e-files
• As Needed.  Performs other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of the department.

Required education: High School diploma or GED, AND:

•  48 months financial aid, general office, clerical, or related experience

 Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of federal financial aid, particularly the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and federal verification complexities is expected of the Sr. Financial Aid Representative. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written communication to students and/or families

Working Conditions: 

• Physical: 
  • Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone
• Environmental: 
  • Office Work Environment

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