POSITIONS PURPOSE
The Financial Aid Processor in Student Financial Services will be responsible for maintaining compliance with federal and state laws/ regulations and administering the university’s student financial aid programs in accordance with university and institutional enrollment management policies in alignment with the goals and mission of the university.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Package federal, state and institutional aid for financial aid applicants
- Check on-campus budgets with dorm list/remove “no shows”
- Check faculty/staff waivers and ILEG and DCE Cert./Interns
- Process add/drops for financial aid applicants
- Run and review hours report for financial aid recipients
- Revise awards based on adds/drops/hours as appropriate
- Decline aid for students who did not enroll by FA freeze
- Review LEU Pell students for assigned populations
- Process TASFA applications
- Review Federal Unusual Enrollment issues
- Assist Student Central and Admissions by providing information on students in various stages of the financial aid application process
- Process outside scholarship checks in coordination with Accounting
- May include supervision of part-time personnel
- Other duties and functions as needed
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & PRINCIPLES
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage administrative projects and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and be able to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to be extremely detailed when typing, proofing, and organizing materials and in the packaging process
- Knowledge of financial aid, billing, and university policies
- Ability to interpret policies pertaining to the function of Student Financial Service.
- Skill in providing customer service to all CTX constituencies
- Willingness and ability to study updates to procedures and compliance issues and to consider new processes. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
- Must be punctual and consistent with strong work ethic
- Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas’ mission, vision, and values
- Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity as a key component of becoming the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work
- All CTX positions require mission-driven individuals who have a heart for the Gospel and are committed to the Concordia Distinctive, our faith-based mission of empowering students from all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action, and courageous leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to function in periods of high stress and conflict
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
COMMITMENT TO THE CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS MISSION
Concordia University Texas (CTX) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. CTX seeks candidates who demonstrate both professional excellence and strong personal faith in Christ, while strengthening our campus culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. To the extent allowed by law, we reserve the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. As an institution rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, CTX does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
The preceding job description outlines the general nature and key duties of this role. It may not list every duty, responsibility, or qualification needed. Please ensure you meet all necessary qualifications and are capable of performing all job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.