Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Aid

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This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

• Opportunity through financial resilience
• Leading in academic excellence
• Strength in culture and talent development
• Connections through bridges of prosperity

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Lone Star College-North Harris

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than 50 years, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

The address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073. All applicants must reside in Texas.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Specialist III - Financial Aid is responsible for the timely completion of all financial aid applications, including FAFSA and scholarships and documentation. He or She assists with guidelines and documentation for satisfactory academic progress. He or She informs students of their Financial Aid Application status, helps students complete all necessary documentation/processes to assure the disbursement of the funds they're eligible for, and identifies any special circumstances that might qualify students for any additional Financial Aid.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist students with the completion of all necessary documentation/processes
• Analyze documentation being turned in by students to ensure it is accurate and complete
• Record and scan documents that are received by the office to ensure our system office is aware and able to proceed in reviewing students account
• Inform students of their Financial Aid Application status including visiting classrooms to provide financial aid information
• Assist with demographic corrections; i.e., date of birth, name, or social security number
• Analyze fee charges for attendance
• Prepare appeals for the committee
• Identify any special circumstances a student might be enduring that could qualify him or her for any additional Financial Aid
• File and organize documents received to the office
• Stay up to date with the latest Financial Aid upgrades, terms, and conditions to be prepared for the annual Financial Aid workshops offered by our Institution to our community
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to understand and perform complex oral and written instructions with little or no supervision
• Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects, and assignments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be in good standing with the Department of Education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bilingual in English/Spanish

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.92

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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