Financial Aid Professional I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $39,930.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies
Experience with integrated student information systems
Phone counseling and communication skills
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • The Financial Aid Professional I position involves counseling students and parents, presenting financial aid information at orientation sessions, and assisting with default management under general supervision.
  • The university offers a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: $39,930.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies
  • Experience with integrated student information systems
  • Phone counseling and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a detail-oriented environment
  • Customer service in a professional office setting

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of campus and community resources
  • Experience with word processing and database management
  • Ability to evaluate and formulate recommendations
  • Work-life balance supportive culture

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent education
  • Preferred bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • Experience working on a college or university campus
  • Customer service experience in professional office
  • Must pass criminal background, financial credit, and sex offender registry checks
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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