Financial Aid Analyst Job Arkansas Tech University Russellville

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Financial Aid Analyst Jobs in Russellville

Description :

Application Deadline: September 16, 2024

Salary: $32,099

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

The Financial Aid Analyst is responsible for providing, obtaining, processing, and packaging student financial aid information and coordinating the compiling of data for various financial aid programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises a small administrative support staff by training and making job assignments.

Processes student aid applications, after reviewing need analysis statements, determines financial need, based upon review of need analysis forms, reviews all data for accuracy and completeness and packages awards according to eligibility and regulations.

Meets with students and parents concerning financial aid process, type of financial aid, deadlines and procedures, completes various financial aid forms and documents, and mails financial aid materials when requested.

Assists in compiling state and federal financial aid reports and rosters, attends workshops to keep abreast of new regulations, prepares award letters for students receiving financial aid, disburses financial aid, records and submits award information to business office.

Monitors student enrollment to verify loan eligibility requirements are being met to continue eligibility for financial aid and notifies lender of enrollment changes.

Assigns work study students to jobs on campus based on availability, interviews students for jobs, and maintains work study time sheets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.

Knowledge of student financial aid programs, standards and procedures.

Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.

Knowledge of principles and practices of money management.

Ability to review and evaluate student financial needs and prepare appropriate financial aid package.

Ability to disseminate information orally and in writing.

Ability to collect, analyze, compile, and record data on financial aid.

Ability to supervise the work of subordinates.

Minimum Requirements:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a major in general business or a related field; plus one year of experience in student financial aid or a related area.

Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience preferred.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

Russellville, AR

To be considered for the position of Financial Aid Analyst, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on September 16, 2024 before 6:00 pm central time.

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