"Financial Aid Assistant I - 527997"

Job Summary

The Financial Aid Assistant I provides assistance to parents and students regarding financing educational costs at the University. Supports financial aid in enrollment management initiatives.

Additional Department Summary

This position provides administrative and operational support across financial aid, student employment, scholarships, and loan processing. The employee applies broad institutional and federal aid knowledge when assisting students and parents and reviews all submitted documentation for authenticity, accuracy, and compliance with verification requirements. The role maintains financial aid records by preparing, scanning, indexing, and managing documents within the Hyland OnBase Imaging System and routing them appropriately to Banner and Slate. It also includes conducting initial reviews of loan applications, scholarship materials, and student employment documents to support timely processing. This position contributes to efficient office operations, accurate recordkeeping, and high-quality service to students and families.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of administrative experience; OR associate’s degree.

Skills and Knowledge

Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and-or database management programs). Good organizational skills.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

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