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Assistant Director of Financial Aid Student Outreach

Position Number: 4626984
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Business - Management

Assistant Director of Financial Aid Student Outreach

Job ID: 9859
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Earliest Start Date

As soon as possible.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

VP Student Affairs

Please Note

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position. All staff who drive on Official University Business must observe all applicable laws and have a valid driver's license issued in the state where they permanently reside that is not currently suspended or revoked as defined in UT System UTS 157.

Required Application Materials

A resume, cover letter, a list of 3 professional references are required to apply.

Please submit all documents in a single PDF file to be considered.

Purpose of Position

Implements, analyzes, and accesses SFS activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and in accordance with project parameters. Performs complex project analyst work.

Essential Functions

Analyzes, defines, and documents project requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, and required resources; assists in conducting analyses to determine the effects of the recommended project, and performs statistical analyses to review trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes.

Compiles and analyzes Federal, State and institutional financial aid and scholarship information for 500 plus accounts in the SFS's student information systems and projected fund allocations.

Designs metrics, both qualitative and quantitative, for each of the project's components.

Collects and analyzes data and makes recommendations as deemed necessary.

Assists with the processing of external and internal aid resources for students within the student management system and monitors all grants, scholarships, work-study and loan expenditures, encumbrances, allocations, etc., based on various reports and disbursement schedules.
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Participates in the working group responsible for bringing up the new aid award year within the system with a specific focus on updating aid forms, communications, and other related tasks associated with this annual process.

Assists with on-campus and off-campus financial aid activities. Participates in professional development activities, such as training and online webinar events associated with financial aid. Assists in conducting webinars and financial aid workshops and presentations on and off campus for traditional and non-traditional students and parents.

Serves as a liaison to EPCC Community College students and external contacts; responds to inquiries pertaining to financial aid and any required information on behalf of students. Answers numerous inquiries from students and parents regarding financial aid.

Prepares project reports for management and others; confers with project personnel to provide advice and resolve problems.

Ensures compliance of federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of student records and other confidential information.

Assists in accomplishing various SFS projects.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all Federal, State, and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.

Three years related experience in implementing and conducting studies and analyses, evaluating factors relating to programs and projects, and overseeing the collection of information pertinent to program. Ability to assist with all outreach activities provided by the SFS unit.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=9859&PostingSeq=1