Description
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity that provides a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including employee tuition benefits?
The Office of Financial Aid is seeking for an individual with experience in higher education financial aid, student finance, and/or scholarship programs to fill our Program Specialist II position. Apply now to join our team!
The Program Specialist II assists with the management of complex aspects of Enrollment Management scholarships. This position is responsible for reconciliation of scholarship payments, monitoring scholarship awards, maintaining an accurate and timely awarding process, and identifying potential risks. Provides data analyses and fulfills internal data requests related to scholarships. Develops processes and makes process and policy recommendations to ensure effectiveness. Maintains knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and requirements and ensures compliance. Acts as key contact for Enrollment Management staff supporting scholarship management.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field, with five years of experience working with students and programs in higher education, or related community programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete detailed reconciliation of student scholarship payments.
- Complete monthly reconciliation of scholarship cost centers.
- Ensure scholarship awarding is timely and accurate.
- Manage multiple scholarship awarding quality controls.
- Review scholarship recipients for renewal eligibility.
- Manually review and document student awards as needed.
- Manage scholarship-processing calendar.
- Complete internal scholarship reporting.
- Document policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with and support Enrollment Management Academic Excellence Scholarship team.
- Coordinate with and support scholarship needs for Freshman and Transfer admissions teams.
Additional Information
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proactive in assessing business processes, identifying potential issues, and implementing improvements and solutions
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability complete multiple deadline-driven tasks
- Exemplary customer service orientation with strong written and oral communications skills, interpersonal skills, and active listening skills
- Ability to learn and apply UT Dallas institutional and departmental policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid
Remote Work Notice
Following successful completion of an initial training period, a hybridwork schedule may be available, subject to business needs and departmental approval. Employee must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be cancelled.
About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a top public research university committed to admitting, enrolling, and graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A variety of people, ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives is crucial to achieving our vision and mission. UT Dallas fosters an educational, working, and living environment where all members of our community are welcomed, treated fairly, and supported in their pursuit of excellence.
What We Offer
UT Dallas aims to attract and retain talented staff and faculty to support the University's students and mission. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical with prescription drug coverage (100% paid for full-time employees), dental, and, vision insurance plans
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plans
- Employee tuition assistance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee wellness and employee assistance programs
- and much more!
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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