Financial Aid and Veteran Services Outreach Specialist
Denison, TX
Financial Aid and Veteran Services Outreach Specialist
Full Time • Denison, TX
Benefits:
- Grayson College tuition paid for eligible FT employees/dependents
- Paid Health Insurance premium for full time employee only
- Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther K
- Life Insurance
- Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
- Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Role:
The Financial Aid and Veteran Services Outreach Specialist serves as the primary Financial Aid and Veteran services representative of Grayson College through outreach activities both on and off campus, as well as community events. Develops and maintains relationships with service area High School Counselors, Principals, and Educators to assist in the recruiting process. Advises students and parents through the financial aid process from application to disbursement of various funds.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
The Financial Aid and Veteran Services Outreach Specialist serves as the primary Financial Aid and Veteran services representative of Grayson College through outreach activities both on and off campus, as well as community events. Develops and maintains relationships with service area High School Counselors, Principals, and Educators to assist in the recruiting process. Advises students and parents through the financial aid process from application to disbursement of various funds.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- 40% - Advises students, parents, college staff, and local high school staff through the financial aid process and application challenges in person, in writing, by telephone or other electronic means.
- 30% - Develops and delivers presentations, seminars, and/or workshops with financial aid and veteran information as part of the recruitment process and the Texoma Promise program.
- 15% Manages the financial aid side of the Texoma Promise program; reviews FAFSA applications, assists students and parents with completing required documents, and communicates and follows up with students and High School Counselors for FAFSA completion.
- 5% - Markets Financial Aid and Veteran services by attending a variety of on campus, community, and High School events.
- 5% - Attends federal financial aid training, workshops, seminars, and conferences in order to maintain current knowledge of financial aid requirements and regulations.
- 5% - Performs other duties as assigned
**This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.**
Performance Measurements:
1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to students, parents, staff, and community members while continually promoting Grayson College
3. Complies with all state and federal regulations regarding higher education, financial aid, and recruitment of students.
4. Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and institutional packaging policies and procedures that pertain to financial assistance.
5. Works as a contributing member of the financial aid team. Cross-trains as necessary to achieve department goals. Maintains the confidentiality of student records.
6. Arrives to work on time and maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
7. Serves as a positive role model to prospective and current students.
8. Works independently to handle multiple assignments and projects with limited supervision.
Qualifications:
Performance Measurements:
1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to students, parents, staff, and community members while continually promoting Grayson College
3. Complies with all state and federal regulations regarding higher education, financial aid, and recruitment of students.
4. Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and institutional packaging policies and procedures that pertain to financial assistance.
5. Works as a contributing member of the financial aid team. Cross-trains as necessary to achieve department goals. Maintains the confidentiality of student records.
6. Arrives to work on time and maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
7. Serves as a positive role model to prospective and current students.
8. Works independently to handle multiple assignments and projects with limited supervision.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for the purpose of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
- Other Skills: One to two years of experience in financial aid or related field is preferred. Decision-making, problem-solving and attention to detail are a must. Excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Provides a high level of service to the community and local High Schools.
- Physical Requirements: Office work is typically sedentary. However, the job requires the ability to travel by vehicle to off campus events and activities. Setup of events and participating may require walking, standing, bending, and moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office. Off campus work may require work outdoors or work at local high school and community partner sites.
**Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.**
This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
Compensación: $17.54 - $26.31 per hour
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
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