Work Study Program Coordinator - 528726
Job no: 528726
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Program Coordination
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 200641 - Student Financial Aid & Scholarship
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The Work Study Program Coordinator provides leadership and direction in the administration of student employment services for Federal Work Study (FWS), FWS Community Service, America Reads/Counts Tutoring, and the Job Location and Development Programs.
Additional Department Summary: The Federal Work Study program employs from 600 to 700 students with a payroll of approximately $1.5 million annually. The Job Location and Development Program provides approximately 2,500 additional part-time or temporary job opportunities with projected earnings totaling approximately $13,450,000.
This position solicits part-time job vacancies both on and off-campus. Develops and maintains written policies and procedures. Monitors fund expenditures. Addresses complaints and questions of job applicants and other day to day responsibilities that may arise.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of financial aid and/or federal work study experience; OR master's degree and some financial aid and/or federal work study experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to comprehend complex regulations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective listening skills. Ability to meet and address the public and effectively work with concerned clients. Superior organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management. Ability to interact with a computerized management system. Ability to provide a sound basis for establishment of priorities, selection of appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations. Ability to adapt and deal with a myriad of changes and adjust accordingly to resolve conflicts. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, students, and associates. Ability to effectively convey and exchange information. Ability to read, comprehend, and comply with federal and state law, regulation, and policy pertaining to the provision of student financial aid.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, education, communications, or another relevant field. Five (5) years of financial aid experience at a major university to include a base knowledge level of federal student aid programs.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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