McNeese State University Looking for Financial Aid Specialist U99093 Full Time

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Financial Aid
Specialist.

DEPARTMENT: Office of Financial Aid 

POSITION INFORMATION: This is
a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position.

POSITION NUMBER: U99093

SALARY:
$36,000

REPORTING AUTHORITY: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

POSITION
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary duties of the Financial Aid Specialist include verifying the Free Application of
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications in compliance with all federal regulations, completing various reports related to a student’s
application, and counseling current and prospective students and families concerning their application for financial assistance. Other
duties and responsibilities include:

· Complete knowledge and understanding of guidelines and eligibility calculations
associated with all financial aid programs. This requires constant continuing education (interpreting regulations, reading handbook,
attending conferences, participating in webinars, etc.).

· Verifying the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
applications in compliance with all federal regulations, which includes:

o Reviewing applications for accuracy of information and
completion of documentation

o Requesting appropriate documentation to verify data as required by federal regulations

o
Documenting and correcting inaccurate data and recalculating eligibility

o Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress for all
applicants

o Determining when an application is eligible and ready to be awarded

o Considering the use of professional
judgment in a fair and consistent manner to make decisions for situations, which arise, that are not covered by federal regulation (ie.
dependency overrides, special circumstances)

o Working daily reports in a timely manner

o Proficiency in MS Office Suite as
well as other technical skill requirements

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years of experience in customer service in a
  professional office, call center, or related high-volume setting
• Friendly, cheerful disposition and positive attitude
• Elevated level of initiative and self-motivation
• Energetic, service oriented, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced
  environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Attentive to detail with strong
  organization skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and priorities
• Commitment to providing the highest-level quality service to a diverse group of individuals
• Strong analytical and
  problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers and word processing, spreadsheet, database applications and ability to
  search and obtain information from the internet
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time

Preferred:

• Experience with Ellucian Banner
• Experience working in higher education

DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For
the application process, applicants must complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

· Letter of Application (Cover Letter)

· Resume/Vitae

· Three Professional References (include: name,
phone number, and e-mail address)

· Unofficial Transcripts

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the
“APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this
vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they
are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities
page.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT(S) IF
APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:

Kim Dronett at
[email protected] or (337) 475-5413 and TDD: (337) 562-4227.

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or [email protected].

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.