Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
Louisiana Tech University is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and forward-thinking individual to serve as the Scholarship Coordinator / Financial Aid Counselor in the Office of Financial Aid.
This individual will be responsible for managing various university scholarships; insuring that awards are current and appropriate for reporting the awards to federal and state agencies for funding and recording on the institutional systems for accounting purposes.
Monthly reconciliations must be completed in a timely manner.
The scholarship coordinator will also counsel students and families in the office and by telephone regarding concepts of Financial Aid.
Other duties may be assigned by management.
Louisiana Tech University provides over $100 million annually to its students through a combination of federal, state, institutional and private sources.
The Office of Financial Aid operates under the Division of Student Advancement and works as a part of the University team to accomplish the mission and provide timely, accurate aid to applicants.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Hands-on experience with PC-based information systems, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaborative ability & ingenuity.
Must be able to drive an automobile and carry materials to make presentations at remote sites (on occasion).
Preferred qualifications:
PowerFAIDS software knowledge, Student Information System user experience, Academic Works, and successful experience in a financial aid office.
Basis of Employment and Salary:
Employment is on a 12-month basis.
Employee serves at the pleasure of the President of the University.
Relocation costs are not paid by the University.
Application Process:
Please attach 1) a cover letter outlining relevant experience in relation to its applicability to this position, 2) a current resumé which includes a chronology of employment, 3) the names, telephone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references, one of whom was a supervisor within the last five years, and 4) an unofficial copy of your academic transcript from the school from which you received your highest degree.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.
m.
on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter.
The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
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