Financial Aid Specialist, Sr.

Job SummaryThis position reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvides information and counseling to students regarding various types of Federal and State financial aid, as well as Scholarships.Monitors individual student awards. Resolves data conflicts and over awards.Responsible for processing state waivers and exemptions, as well as maintaining knowledge of current regulations and procedures.Requests additional documents; verifies information; awards aid; processes award or denial letters and checks for satisfactory academic progress.Oversees the federal verification and subsequent ISIR review process, as well as monitoring/processing suspense files.Responsible for ensuring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policies and regulations are being met; this includes running SAP reports, manually calculating/reviewing SAP on student accounts, reviewing and making appeal decisions, check to see if students meet academic plans, etc.Processes originations and disbursements of students receiving Federal financial aid.Manages the administrative responsibilities of the Federal and State Work Study Programs.Responsible for community outreach and updates materials for in-office and public consumption.Participates in the development of institutional financial aid policies and procedures that will positively impact efficiency and quality of service provided.Other job functions include performing other appropriate duties as may be determined by the Director or Assistant Director ofMinimum/Preferred QualificationsQualifications/Experience:H.S.

diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher preferredMust possess excellent customer service and communication skills.Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, office administrative procedures, desktop and laptop computers, copiers, scanners, and normal office equipmentPossess good time management skillsPreferred qualifications:Two years of financial aid experience or work directly related to student services.Experience with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Assistance (TASFA)Knowledge of the Federal Verification ProcessExperience with Ellucian Banner, NSLDS, COD, and FAA AccessSupplemental InformationSkills/Abilities:Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAble to work independently, but also has the ability to function effectively as a team memberAble to deal with stress and schedule of peak seasonal workloadAble to work some nights and weekendsLSCO is an E-Verify Employer.This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here (Download PDF reader) for the Security Sensitive Release Form.