Financial Aid Specialist
Application Deadline: November 19,
2023
Salary: $27,062
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
Specialist is responsible for assisting in obtaining, processing and packaging, and providing of student financial aid information. This
position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Meets with students and parents concerning the financial aid application process, types
of financial aid available, and deadlines for applying for aid, and assists in completing the required forms when requested.
Prepares financial aid package, makes recommendations of financial needs based upon review of need analysis forms, reviews data for
accuracy, and forwards award package to supervisor for final review.
Prepares award letters for students receiving
financial aid, completes information needed for disbursement and receipt of funds, and records and submits award information to business
office. Monitors student enrollment to verify that loan eligibility requirements are being met, and notifies lender of enrollment
changes.
Interviews students for work-study, monitors work-study position availability and maintains time
sheets.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
Knowledge of student financial aid programs.
Knowledge of interviewing
techniques.
Ability to interview and obtain pertinent information.
Ability to disseminate
information orally and in writing.
Ability to collect, analyze, and compile data.
Ability to monitor
student enrollment activities.
Minimum Requirements:
The formal education
equivalent of an associate’s degree in general business, office
management or a related field; plus two years of
experience in financial aid, banking or a
related field.
Preferred
Qualifications:
3-5 years industry experience in registrar, financial aid, educational counseling, advising
office or student accounts.
Customer service experience, strong interpersonal and computer skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Banner software
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
Russellville, AR
What to Submit:
Resume
To be considered for
the position of Financial Aid Specialist, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant
tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on November 19, 2023, before 6:00 pm central
time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is
subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an
applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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