Job Description

Requisition: 202400183S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Financial Aid

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field. Two years relevant specialist experience or experience in a related field. Experience in Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Financial Aid Department.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Performs highly advanced specialist duties. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical responsibilities. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors programs or services. Responds to information requests. Oversees and manages day to day needs for the Eligibility area related to Financial Aid and Scholarships. Processes loan certifications and loan revisions. Reviews output files from daily loan files received. Maintains moderately complex files. Coordinates and implements departmental processes. Monitors projects and reports. Develops, coordinates, tests, and implements assigned processes. Provides assistance with and interprets policies and reports. Develops, builds, and executes processes related to student's financial aid eligibility processes. Manages and monitors Cost of Attendance, Satisfactory Academic Progress, Texas Grant, Loan Revisions, All F's, and Federal Aid Eligibility Validation reports. Develops processes and maintains and updates manuals, policies/procedures. Makes modifications as needed to maintain best practices. Represents the university and Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at specified regional and national professional association conferences and professional development workshops. Participates in consulting calls to improve or update processes related to Financial Aid. Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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