Associate Director Financial Aid (Verification)

Posting Number : S06039P

Position Title :

Associate Director Financial Aid (Verification)

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 up to $79,000.

Duration :

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis : Monthly

Benefits Eligible : Benefits at UTA :

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Job Summary :

The Associate Director Financial Aid (Verification) supervises the financial aid verification staff; review U.S. Department of Education (DOE) verification policies; annually complete set up in PeopleSoft for verification to ensure compliance; train FAO staff to ensure policy understanding; oversee the development and sending of communication with students; meet with student and families regarding financial aid matters; resolve student issues and complaints; serve as staff liaison with OIT for the document imaging system; act as liaison with other campus offices regarding student issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supervise and train 4 full time staff members; verify accuracy of work.
• Review U.S. Department of Education verification policies and changes annually to create the office verification policies and procedures to serve as a guide for staff.
• Serve on office senior management team; assist in creating, testing and implementing automated financial aid processes.
• Annually complete verification set up in Campus Solutions per federal regulations and test for accuracy.
• Oversee resolution of C-flag and other ISIR comments that must be resolved for student awards to be completed and disbursed; run other assigned queries and exception reports and complete required work.
• Oversee quality control review of previously completed verification files to ensure accuracy.
• Review verification reports as part of the annual A-133 audit and respond to auditor questions.
• Meet with students and families, resolve issues, and act as office representative with other campus offices regarding student issues.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Other Requirements :

Special Conditions for Eligibility :

Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code

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.

University Information :

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.

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 .

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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.

Salary : $22 - $79,000