Financial Aid Assistant (Part-time) Staff Pool at HCC

The Opportunity You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If youre a tech savvy process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals were looking for you. Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institutions proud tradition of excellence in academics student life and community service. Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution if youre a collaborator an innovator and a person who gets things done apply today! SUMMARYFacilitatethe customer service center and provides educational assistance to the generalpublic especially the economically disadvantages by providing generalinformation and assistance with the application process and referrals toexternal sources of funding and social service agencies. Direct internalcommunications within the Houston Community College System on behalf ofstudents. Additionally this position will provide secretarial and clericalsupport for the department as needed. ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Serveas primary customer service representative to promote and ensure studentaccess success and to promote customer satisfaction.Perform document tracking to betterserve students; collects managers and maintain sensitive records ( statements college records medical records citizenship documentsdivorce decrees etc.)Analyzeand interpret federal state and institutional regulations to assist studentswith the application for Federal State and institutional funds.Communicateorally and in writing with students to ensure accuracy and completeness ofapplication in order to meet appropriate timeless for registration and paymentof fees.Transmitelectronically student financial aid applications and needed updates (EDE). Assistwith financial aid orientation. Provide guidance and assistance forstudents making application online.Answertelephone calls greets visitors respond to routine inquiries take and relaymessages. Useword processing software and student information to develop correspondence andretrieve information. Maintaininventory and orders office equipment and services within prescribed proceduresand contractual agreements. Establishand maintain student and program files and records. Schedulestudent appointments. Generateaward letters. QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully anindividual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilitieslisted above. The qualifications listed below are representative of theeducation experience knowledge skills and/or abilities required.EDUCATION High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates degree preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a financial aid office preferred. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Proficiency in personal computer use is necessary Must have excellent interpersonal skillsThis job description inno way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by theemployee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow anyother job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related dutiesrequested by their supervisor. Thisjob description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes inresponsibilities.The OrganizationHouston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited open-admission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.The Team Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.LocationHouston is a city with limitless possibilities: Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55. Approximately 145 languages are spoken here. Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed. Houston is a major-league sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round. World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions. With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene. Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.EEO StatementHouston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Osvaldo Gomez Director EEO/Compliance Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IXPO Box 667517Houston TX.8271 or HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement innovation and creativity.Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1