Financial Aid Professional I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $39,930.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Customer service in financial aid
Knowledge of financial aid processes
Use of word processing and database software
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified 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 classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • The Financial Aid Professional I provides customer service to students and parents regarding financial aid and academic scholarships and assists with application processes and paperwork.
  • The University offers a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified 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 contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Customer service in financial aid
  • Knowledge of financial aid processes
  • Use of word processing and database software
  • Review of academic scholarship applications
  • Compliance with state and federal regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education setting
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work in detail-oriented environment
  • Ability to disseminate information orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of campus and community resources

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • Preferred bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • Customer service experience in professional office
  • Experience in higher education setting
  • Must pass criminal background check
  • Must pass financial credit check
  • Must pass sex offender registry check

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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