Financial Aid Specialist

1 week ago


Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States McNeese State University Full time

Position/Application Information:

DEPARTMENT:
Office of Financial Aid

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

POSITION NUMBER:
U99879

SALARY:
$36,000

REPORTING AUTHORITY:
Assistant Director of Financial Aid

DEADLINE:
Position will remain open until filled.

  • Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
  • Resume/Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts


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 position, please contact the Search Committee Chair:

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

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Other duties and responsibilities include:

  • Complete knowledge and understanding of guidelines and eligibility associated with all financial aid programs. This requires constant continuing education (reading handbook, attending conferences, participating in webinars, etc.)
  • Assist Student Central and students with questions regarding all aspects of Federal Direct Loans program and other aspects of their files.
  • Traveling to area high schools to present daytime and nighttime financial aid workshops for prospective students and their families.
  • Counsel borrowers by phone and through office visits with regard to federal loan requirements and their responsibilities while enrolled or out of school.
  • Maintain daily, monthly and annual procedures related to all duties.
  • Comply with all office attendance and leave policies.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Financial Aid.

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

Required**:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong technological skills
  • Friendly, cheerful disposition and positive attitude
  • Elevated level of initiative and selfmotivation
  • Energetic, service oriented, able to work under pressure in a fastpaced 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 highestlevel quality service to a diverse group of individuals
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills

Preferred**:

  • Experience with Ellucian Banner
  • Experience working in higher education
  • An understanding of the Federal Financial Aid programs

General University information:


McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.


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 ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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