Student Financial Services Specialist

Job Description

Student Financial Services Specialist | |Position DetailsPosition Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Student Financial Services Specialist Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description UNE?s Student Financial Services team (SFS ) provides financial assistance, education, and support to the student community. With this essential support, the University can offer students of all backgrounds the experience that only an UNE education can provide. SFS?s team is dedicated to students, the University, and their colleagues in their unwavering support for student and making their dream of an UNE education a reality. Come work with a committed group of people who make a difference every day in the lives of our students. The Student Financial Services Specialist provides a variety of technical and administrative assistance to the Director of Financial Aid in the allocation and administration of student financial aid. Responsibilities * Carry out various day-to-day departmental administrative functions including but not limited to answering phones and serving as a department point of contact, ordering office supplies; maintaining appointment calendars; screening incoming mail; setting up meetings; photocopying; and similar duties.* Assist in completing and processing forms* With training, compile all required forms and other documentation needed for Director?s to review.* Prepare documents for electronic and/or manual processing.* Prepare communication for educational partners and other constituencies.* Review documents for accuracy, completeness, status for communication to outside agencies including lenders.* Maintain a variety of general and specialized and other manual records.* Perform a variety of data entry and information retrieval tasks using computerized information systems.* Compile information from computerized and manual records for various internal and external reports.* Successfully navigates internal organization structures in support of a ?one-stop-shop? student experience.* Act as support of Director with projects and other functions as assigned.* Maintains knowledge regarding financial aid options.* Training will be provided to add and improve existing skills for:+ Application processing+ Understanding loan applications+ Compiling information for reporting+ Maintaining knowledge of federal regulations+ Maintain Student Financial Services files * Other duties as assigned Qualifications High School diploma required, Associate?s Degree preferred, plus one year of experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired. * Good typing, filing and other general office skills.* Good reading, writing and math skills.* Good administrative skills.* Basic advising skills.* Some relevant experience in maintaining a moderately complex manual and computerized information system.* Ability to understand and explain to others technical regulations governing student financial assistance programs.* Ability to deal effectively with students, parents and other University personnel, frequently regarding sensitive and confidential financial matters. EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) In order to protect the health and safety of the UNE community, UNE requires all students enrolled in classes on our campuses and all on-campus employees to be vaccinated for COVID -19 prior to the start of employment. The University allows for religious and medical exemptions to the policy, for most positions. Applicants who believe they are eligible for a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate may seek the exemption through Human Resources after they receive a conditional offer of employment. Please note that no person to whom the policy applies will be finally employed or permitted to work if they are not vaccinated unless they request an exemption and are granted one. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 20161462P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled YesSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents- Cover Letter- ResumeOptional Documents- Letter of Recommendation

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