[Oasfaa] Financial Aid Specialist

[Laura Coponiti]

____________                      ____Notice of Vacancy____________

 

 

 

FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

 

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STARTING DATE: On or before August 17, 2015

RESPONSIBILITES: The Financial Aid Specialist works within the Financial Aid
Office to assist in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, privacy and
security of all financial aid records. Additionally, the Financial Aid
Specialist is responsible for applying financial aid policies and following
procedures necessary for compliance with university, state, federal and
regulatory organizations.  The Financial Aid Specialist reports to the
Director of Financial Aid and/or Assistant Director.  Basic math skills and
knowledge of accounting principles and practices are necessary to package
aid. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to work with
minimal supervision, work on multiple long-term projects over time while
proving to be accurate, timely, productive, and demonstrate initiative and
follow-through. The ability to adapt and learn new electronic technology is
essential. The Financial Aid Office is an integral team member of the
Enrollment Management Division and must work well with all associated
offices in recruiting and retaining students. A willingness to develop
knowledge of the USAO mission, purpose, and goals and the role of the
Financial Aid Specialist in achieving them is expected. This position may
include occasional evening and weekend work.

 

Some examples of essential job duties and tasks:

1.      Advise prospective and current students on the policies, procedures
and types of aid available

2.      Review and evaluate financial aid applications and documents for
completeness and accuracy

3.      Administer assigned financial aid programs (may include data entry,
packaging, and awarding Title IV, State, and institutional funds)

4.      Analyze, record, and report financial aid information appropriately
and accurately

5.      Maintain current knowledge of all developments in needs analysis and
federal and state regulations

6.      Accept other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

*         Bachelor’s Degree 

*         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good
customer service and confidentiality

*         Ability to work effectively in with diverse groups of people

*         Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

*         Experience in computerized operations (PowerFAIDS, POISE,
EDConnect, FAA Access, etc.)

*         Knowledge of structure, practices and procedures of financial aid
activities

*         Higher education work experience

TO APPLY: 

Submit a letter of interest, detailed résumé listing 3 professional
references, completed University application form and copies of transcripts
to: Personnel Office, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1727 W.
Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322. Application review will begin July 29,
2015 and continue until position is filled.

 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, a member of COPLAC, is
Oklahoma's only publicly supported four-year Liberal Arts College. A
function of the institution is to provide an outstanding general education
program with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. The program
features interdisciplinary team teaching and extends throughout the
student's entire undergraduate experience. Operating on a flexible trimester
system which permits the opportunity for accelerated studies, USAO offers a
limited number of career, professional and specialized degree programs which
are especially strengthened when combined with an interdisciplinary, liberal
arts foundation. The University is located in central Oklahoma, 35 miles
southwest of Oklahoma City, in a community of 16,000.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma – 1727 West Alabama, Chickasha,
OK  73018

Phone:  405-574-1333                     Fax:  405-574-1397

 

 

Laura Coponiti

Director of Financial Aid

Troutt 112

 <http://usao.edu/> University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

 

1727 West Alabama

Chickasha, OK 73018

405-574-1350 (office)

405-574-1220 (fax)



 

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