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Position Title:Student Financial Aid Officer I
Department:Financial Aid
Location:Arlington
Job Family:Administrative Support
Position Status:Full-time
Work Hours:Standard
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Open to:External and Internal
Salary:Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration:Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis:Monthly
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Benefits at UTA:We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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The University of Texas at Arlington 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. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 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. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree. with one (1) year of administrative experience.
- 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.
- Excellent customer service.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to present information to groups in a concise and clear manner.
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.
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.
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.
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 ADADocs@uta.edu.
Number of Vacancies:1
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.
