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Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for one or more academic or
social programs at an institution of higher education. This position is
governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy. This
position reports to the Associate Director of Scholarships.
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Work directly with the Associate Director of Scholarships in support
of Athletic Operations, which includes effectively providing sports
information guidance for the institution\'s NCAA Division program,
in accordance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and
regulations.
Coordinate the awarding of NCAA student-athlete scholarships in
conjunction with Athletics.
Provide assistance and information for financial aid through
processing applications, budgeting, packaging, adjusting financial
aid per federal and state requirements, verifying data, answering
phones, greeting visitors, interpreting and explaining federal and
state regulations, policies, and procedures. Management of completed
counselors list of students to be awarded financial aid on a daily
basis.
Assist students in the completion of financial aid applications and
verification forms, review documentation, and determine applicant
status.
Counsel students and provide accurate information concerning all
financial aid opportunities for federal, state, and institutional
financial aid.
Compose routine correspondence, @type and process various lists and
forms on a daily basis.
Coordinate with and travel to A-State Degree Centers, two-year
colleges, and high schools to present information and offer
presentations to a variety of populations, including students,
parents, faculty, and staff. Presentations will consist of all areas
of financial aid as well as collaboration with Transfer Coaches on
recruitment events. Quarterly travel may be required to each A-State
Degree Center. Occasional travel will be required to attend
professional development workshops as well as federal, regional, and
state conferences, particularly regarding NCAA compliance
regulations.
Compile and maintain on a daily basis a variety of statistical
information related to financial aid from the advisor master list
that is produced each day. A-State uses Banner/Ellucian as its
student information system. The successful candidate will become
proficient in navigating the system to ensure students are awarded
properly and according to federal, state, and university guidelines.
Demonstrate a sense of collaboration and communication with the
public, other departments, and outside agencies, and work within a
team to provide financial aid information to our students.
Other duties as assigned
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher
education academic and social programs\
Knowledge of campus and community resources\
Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and
requirements related to campus academic and social programs\
Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social
programs\
Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into
recommendations\
Ability to compile information into report form
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General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday\
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\
Additional hours as requested and/or needed\
Regular and reliableattendance
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Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the
position closing date\
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Must be able to:\
Learn the Financial Aid Application Procedure\
Maintain accurate and complete records for students\
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing\
Establish and maintain effective communication with others\
Be able to multitask; meet schedules and timelines\
Work confidentially with discretion\
Answer telephones
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Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of an earned Bachelor\'s Degree\
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Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all
or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the qualifications
review committ
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