Senior Financial Aid Specialist
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: S07
Job Code: 7214
The following statements are designed to outline the general functions and typical responsibility levels associated with positions in this classification. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of specific duties or requirements for individual positions assigned to this classification.
Processes promissory notes for loans; coordinates entrance and exit interview processes with students and campus colleges; coordinates scholarship information; responsible for various office and financial aid tasks. Employees at this level perform should be able to competently perform routine to moderately complex assigned job responsibilities.
- Generates and processes promissory notes.
- Updates system checklists to reflect receipt of documents.
- Coordinates dates with colleges and prepares exit packets for exit loan interviews conducted for students within the colleges.
- Monitors entrance/exit online counseling.
- Updates forms for use on website and office e-files.
- Sends electronic files to ECSI for reporting loan disbursements and exit information.
- Corresponds with students concerning additional documentation needed to continue financial aid processing.
- Prints and mails award letters to students daily. Responds to student inquiries regarding loans.
- Responsible for reviewing financial aid e-mails and responding to questions.
- Sends out global e-mail messages to students and groups of students concerning various issues at Director's request.
- Initiates verification process and subsequently reviews verification documentation submitted by student.
- Completes system updates with information submitted for verification, troubleshoots any discrepancies; prepares or coordinates OU Foundation scholarship requests from the various colleges; notifies counselors of these awards so student records can be updated; verifies students' enrollment and accuracy of award.
- Initial contact person for students and parents; provides answers for basic application and processing questions to students and parents.
- Provides general office and administrative support by performing various data maintenance, reception, records activities, information distribution, correspondence, and other related support duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the overall successful operation of the department.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Required: High School diploma or GED.
Experience:
Required: 48 months of financial aid, general office, clerical, or related experience.
Certifications or Licenses:
N/A
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:- 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.
Working Conditions:
Physical: Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone.
Environmental: Office Work Environment.
