Student Financial Aid Officer I

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06426P Position Title Student Financial Aid Officer I Department Financial Aid Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

The Student Financial Aid Officer I assist students at the front counter and on the phone. Respond to student emails. Make adjustments to financial aid packages and complete paperwork submitted by students. Make in-person and virtual presentations to prospective students both on and off campus and represent the office at orientation. Perform work in ways that contribute to the university’s successful achievement of enrollment goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist students with questions about the financial aid process, their awards and general financial aid questions at the front counter, via phone, and email.
• Assist in monitoring the various office email boxes and answering student questions.
• Adjust student cost of attendance budgets, make awards, disburse aid, and review other exception reports as assigned.
• Make presentations to prospective students and parents as well as current students at various UTA sponsored events.
• Present financial aid information during orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or other automated student information system.
• One (1) year experience with administering financial aid programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to present information to groups in a concise and clear manner.

Other Requirements

Specific job requirements render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the Provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code requiring a background check.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

Benefits

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of experience do you have in an administrative, secretarial or clerical role?
• None/less than 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 years or more
• * How many years experience in Student Financial Aid do you have?
• None/less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 or more years
• * How many years of higher education experience in an administrative capacity?
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6 or more years
• None
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents