Job Title Financial Aid Advisor III (Dallas, Tx) Agency Texas A&M University Department Scholarships And Financial Aid Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description We're looking for a passionate, critical thinking, and driven individual who has a student first mindset to assist and advise students on available aid to finance their education! What we want Scholarships & Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor III to counsel and provide information on federal, state and institutional scholarships, financial aid & military education benefits for currently enrolled and prospective College of Dentistry students. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial aid, scholarships, student employment, student services, or in a related area. Responsibilities  Advising: + Advise and counsel students, parents, and/or prospective students through scholarships, loans, grants, and financial counseling + Awards, revises, and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guidelines + Conducts seminars and gives presentations to include classroom and/or professional level for profession and others + Reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals and makes decisions regarding the validity of these appeals. May present at local or state conferences. Military Education Benefits Processing: + Serves as VA Certifying Official for Texas A&M School of Dentistry and assist with student and applicant Veteran and Hazlewood questions, processing and certification + Assists students in resolving questions and complex inquiries with the Veteran Administration, Texas Veterans Commission, and/or Texas A&M School of Dentistry, and School of Medicine should the need arise + Coordinates with Military Education Benefits (MEB) team on Texas A&M College Station campus to ensure compliance in benefit processing and consistency in policies and procedures between the two campuses + Calls into MEB meetings and other MEB related trainings/meetings as needed Financial Aid Awarding: + Awards, revises and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guideline + Chairs the Scholarship Committee and manage process of notifying students of scholarships, accept and process applications, oversee selection process, and notify recipients + Assists with Third-party Payments for departments - (TWAPMTS) Student Affairs: + Assists with new student orientation, White Coat Ceremonies, Gala, Commencement, and on-campus social activities for students What you need to know Salary: $4,750/monthly (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience) Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended Schedule: Travel is required both locally and nationally for workshops and conferences – some evenings and weekends Note: Must be in good standing on all Federal Student Loans and good standing must be maintained for continued employment – must be able to rectify default statues within 3 months of employment Qualifications Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Three years in financial aid, scholarships, student employment, student veteran’s services or related experience Preferred Qualifications: + Five years in student financial aid or advising experience at a college level + Management and supervisory skills + Two years in a student financial aid specialty area + Personnel and program management experience + Knowledge of current versions of Microsoft products, including Windows and Office + Knowledge of Financial Aid or Student Information Systems + Bilingual in Spanish + Background in general office conditions with much time spent in contact with students + Ability to develop and make presentations + Knowledge and experience in an enrollment management area focusing on outreach and/or retention Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  + Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and a customer service orientation + Knowledge of financial aid counseling, verification, rules, and regulations + Requires some evening and weekend work as well as travel Who we are The mission of Scholarships & Financial Aid is to provide students and their families with information and financial resources to attend Texas A&M University, along with support programs that promote higher education and developmental opportunities. We administer scholarships and financial aid, which include the following programs: grants, student loans, student employment, veteran educational benefits, athletic aid coordination, short-term loans, and emergency tuition and fee loans. In addition, our office provides advising on the programs listed above. Our office also assists students in gaining financial literacy knowledge through our Money Education Center. Our office is responsible for processing student aid and veteran educational benefits for College Station, Galveston, all Health Science Center sites and Qatar which totaled approximately $836 million in financial aid assistance for the prior academic year. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays   + Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month  + Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training and webinars + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  For additional information on benefits Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/\_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf) All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.