What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Counselor - Alpine Campus position at Sul Ross State University?
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
One year financial aid and/or admissions experience; experience with computerized systems; ability to relate to students in a multicultural environment; experience with word processing (MS Word).
Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; standard office machines and computer skills.
Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
One year financial aid and/or admissions experience; experience with computerized systems; ability to relate to students in a multicultural environment; experience with word processing (MS Word).
Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; standard office machines and computer skills.
Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Preferred
Training in business and/or student services. Bilingual in Spanish.
Primary Responsibilities
Summary
Function: Student financial assistance counseling.
Scope: All areas in financial assistance which include local, state and federal aid.
Duties
Essential: Coordinates and reconciles Federal/State and Institutional Financial Assistance programs which includes Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and Default Prevention and management programs; conducts entrance and exit interviews for the Federal Perkins Loan program; counsels and advises students and parents on the financial assistance application process; processes electronic files with U.S. Department of Education via Title IV WAN software; verifies information submitted by students for the purpose of receiving financial assistance; awards student financial assistance packages; may travel to area high schools to conduct financial assistance programs for students and parents; performs other duties as assigned. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Additional: All employees of the Center for Enrollment Services are cross trained to support Customer Service Specialist in their absence. This includes performing various activities associated with recruiting, admissions, registration, and cashiering.
Supervision
Received: General supervision and instructions from Director of Financial Assistance.
Given: May supervise other part time and full time employees
Function: Student financial assistance counseling.
Scope: All areas in financial assistance which include local, state and federal aid.
Duties
Essential: Coordinates and reconciles Federal/State and Institutional Financial Assistance programs which includes Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and Default Prevention and management programs; conducts entrance and exit interviews for the Federal Perkins Loan program; counsels and advises students and parents on the financial assistance application process; processes electronic files with U.S. Department of Education via Title IV WAN software; verifies information submitted by students for the purpose of receiving financial assistance; awards student financial assistance packages; may travel to area high schools to conduct financial assistance programs for students and parents; performs other duties as assigned. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Additional: All employees of the Center for Enrollment Services are cross trained to support Customer Service Specialist in their absence. This includes performing various activities associated with recruiting, admissions, registration, and cashiering.
Supervision
Received: General supervision and instructions from Director of Financial Assistance.
Given: May supervise other part time and full time employees
Working Conditions
Usual: Exempt from overtime provisions. Position is Security Sensitive. Current driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment; must have personal transportation’ must be willing to work some evenings and weekends’ some overnight travel throughout Texas.
Any qualifications to be considered instead of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Revised: July 2024
Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/
The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.
The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. Sul Ross International offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to INTL for their students. All INTL students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.
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