Student Financial Aid Analyst I - State Programs

Lubbock

41682BR

Student Financial Aid

Position Description

The Student Financial Aid Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the financial aid department of Texas Tech University by providing comprehensive analysis, evaluation, and administration of student financial aid programs. This position involves meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial aid policies and regulations.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist in the planning, design and implementation of office operations, policies, procedures and compliance activities for campus-based state programs.
• Ensure that processing, reconciliation and applications are complete for state programs.
• Recommends policies and procedures for state financial aid that support the goals of the institution and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with the management of electronic and manual processes required to certify recipients for state scholarship, grant, and grant payments.
• Reconcile student aid disbursements with payments received from various state funded scholarships and grant programs.
• Provide financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding application procedures and eligibility requirements for student aid programs and assist students and their families with the completion of application forms.
• Provide primary backup and support for Operations team as it relates to federal verifications, R2TV, and SAP.
• Serve as liaison between Texas Tech Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and state gran program offices and representatives to ensure timely drawdown of funds monthly.
• Work collaboratively with IT department on completion of timely and accurate FADS reporting.
• Represent the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at various student recruitment and yield functions, financial aid information sessions and orientation programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience or a combination of education and progressively responsible related experience to equal five years.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

13.41

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F / 8-5

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.