PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides administrative and departmental assistance to support the operational needs of the law school’s financial aid program. Serves as a VA School Certifying Official and processes VA benefits for veterans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grade 5
Required Skills
AA degree and experience working within a college or university setting required. Qualified experience may be used in lieu of degree requirement. Willingness and ability to learn new processes and adapt to training. Ability to read, comprehend, and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the provision of student financial aid. Requires the ability to analyze situations and accurately recommend or adopt an effective course of action; ability to communicate effectively and positively with diverse populations of students, staff, and the public using tact and courtesy in sometimes confrontational or difficult situations. Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and excellent follow through; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines. Skilled multi-tasker with the ability to change priorities amongst multiple competing constituencies, projects and resources. Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team, and to work collaboratively with other departments. Ability to listen to the needs of the students and staff and to understand and respond to their requests in a timely manner. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, with occasional nights and weekends, required. Works to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusion. May not sit on boards or councils for lenders.
Required Experience
AA degree and experience working within a college or university setting required. Qualified experience may be used in lieu of degree requirement. Willingness and ability to learn new processes and adapt to training. Ability to read, comprehend, and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the provision of student financial aid. Requires the ability to analyze situations and accurately recommend or adopt an effective course of action; ability to communicate effectively and positively with diverse populations of students, staff, and the public using tact and courtesy in sometimes confrontational or difficult situations. Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and excellent follow through; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines. Skilled multi-tasker with the ability to change priorities amongst multiple competing constituencies, projects and resources. Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team, and to work collaboratively with other departments. Ability to listen to the needs of the students and staff and to understand and respond to their requests in a timely manner. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, with occasional nights and weekends, required. Works to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusion. May not sit on boards or councils for lenders.