Part-Time Specialist IV, Financial Aid

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

About the Role

The Specialist IV, Financial Aid supports other staff by performing task-oriented duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and operational support under general supervision. Provides information to students and parents about financial aid functions, timelines, and eligibility, triaging students to appropriate staff as needed. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures as outlined by the United States Department of Education and Lone Star College.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and verifies financial aid data and documents submitted by students.
• Certifies student enrollment, ensuring adherence to academic progress policies and eligibility requirements; initiates appropriate adjustments to individual student financial aid.
• Researches current State and Federal regulations to keep up-to-date and determines the application of regulations to specific student circumstances.
• Prepares and reconciles a variety of reports, business correspondence, records, and/or other related documents.
• Participates in preparing for and facilitating financial aid workshops and presentations.
• Counsels students and others regarding eligibility requirements of financial aid.
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be in good standing with the Department of Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Financial Aid work experience in a higher education setting.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use software products.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.33.

Benefits

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, and participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan.