Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3)

Department/Organization: 200641 - Financial Aid

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Financial Aid Assistant I provides assistance to parents and students regarding financing educational costs at the University. Supports financial aid in enrollment management initiatives.

Additional Department Summary: Provides administrative support with various aspects of data verification and authenticity of a large number of financial aid worksheets, verification forms, federal tax returns and W-2 forms in accordance with federal regulations. Requires use of the UA Banner and OnBase Imaging systems to facilitate the processing of these documents. Generates letters and email notifications to students and parents regarding financial aid requirements. Responsible for posting external funds received by students that are considered when awarding Title IV Federal Aid.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of administrative experience; OR associate’s degree.

Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and-or database management programs). Good organizational skills.

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.

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