Provide skills and knowledge of the performance of specialized duties in the administration of student financial aid services. Responsible for interpreting complex rules, regulations, procedures and policies to student, parents and outside entities. Responsible for complex decisions requiring initiative and judgment in responding to individual student needs. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.
Perform Return of Title IV calculations to determine amount of student financial aid earned and unearned. Determine the dollar amount of financial aid a student must return to the College and/or to the Department of Education. Adjust specific Title IV programs in the College Student Information system to reflect student debt on the Accounts Receivable module.
Prepare correspondence to student and external agencies. Review and post Return of Title IV information from federal and state databases to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Stay up-to-date with federal guidelines relevant to performance of return calculations.
Validate eligibility of Title IV aid to include verification attendance, verification for late disbursements, and post-withdrawal disbursements.
Advise students and internal departments of issues that may need to be resolved in order to continue or reinstate financial aid eligibility based on established processes and policies. Serve as a resource to other staff members.
Assist with special projects to include determining satisfactory academic progress, workshops, and registration.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
1. Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Knowledge of Federal and State Student Aid Program's policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and ability to manage multiple complex activities and projects.
6. Experience working with a college or university integrated student system.
7. Ability to be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
8. Proficient computer skills, including internet navigation and Microsoft Office Suite.
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Special Conditions:
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
2. Extension of application deadline.
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION. TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUMES IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.
Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.
The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
