Assistant Director - Law School Financial Aid - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Administer financial aid pertaining to law students.
• Meet with students and families to discuss financial aid awards and options.
• Provide quality customer service for student financial aid within the law school.
• Counsel and award Law School Foundation scholarships.
• Process professional judgement applications.
• Administer adjustments to student financial aid awards in an effort to maintain compliance with federal and state programs.
• Collaborate in gathering and analyzing awarded financial aid data for annual questionnaires at the law school, including the American Bar Association Questionnaire and the U.S. News and World Report Survey.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

M-F/8-5

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Prior Banner experience or a similar ERP solution
• Prior supervisory and staff development experience.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies.
• Knowledge of financial aid leveraging methods and business processes.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state aid rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of USDE systems including COD, CPS/FPS, NSLDS, SAIG Enrollment, etc.

Department

Student Financial Aid

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

First line Managers

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be able to access all federal and state financial aid system websites in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Must not be in default on student loans, which will prevent access to these systems (NSLDS, COD, etc.).

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.