The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for coordinating specific financial aid programs by advising
students, awarding financial aid and monitoring students in financial aid programs.
Duties & Essential Job
Functions:
1. Advise applicants regarding financial aid options by explaining federal, state and institutional regulations and
procedures; rights and responsibilities of federal and state student loans; and satisfactory academic process requirements; making financial
aid presentations to groups of prospective and admitted students and parents.
2. Determines awards by interpreting federal tax returns,
W-2s and federal verification documents to assess family’s financial standing and to insure compliance with Title IV regulations; utilizing
professional judgement, when appropriate, to override applicable regulations and/or make exceptions to policy; accessing eligibility and
determining appropriate awards for student applicants; monitoring enrollment for students to ensure they receive the appropriate credit for
the hours enrolled and to ensure the appropriate number of hours are completed and the GPA attained to meet requirements of the Financial
Aid Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress.
3. Manages specific financial aid programs by reconciling expenditures and preparing
documentation for auditors; preparing funding applications and reports for applicable agencies.
4. Supervise support staff by monitoring
and making appropriate decisions regarding the duties assigned to these positions; complete evaluations for assigned staff.
5. Solves
problems for prospects and students by acting as liaison between the financial aid office and other TCU departments; resolving loan issues
through communication and with lenders, guaranty and servicing agencies.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent in experience required.
- Experience in
higher education administration or in a related environment providing customer service and program management.
Preferred
Education & Experience:
- None
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- None
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
- None
Knowledge, Skills
& Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic accounting processes.
- Knowledge of customer service techniques.
- Knowledge of communications and interpersonal techniques.
- Knowledge to establish and maintain databases.
- Skill in some
or all components of Microsoft Office. - Skill in the navigation of Microsoft Windows.
- Ability to clearly communicate
information. - Ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence.
- Ability to interact with students.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies
definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements
(With or Without Accommodations):
- Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed
materials and information. - Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
- Hearing
ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. - Manual
dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged
sitting. - Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
- Work is
indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours. - There are no harmful environmental
conditions present for this job. - The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
Employment
Values Statement:
Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats
applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to
making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws.
TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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