Temporary University Specialist
Office of Student Financial Aid Services
The University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks applicants for the position of Temporary University Specialist for the Office of Student Financial Aid Services based on the Storrs campus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process financial aid documents.
- Review and adjust financial aid offers in PeopleSoft.
- Determine student need eligibility.
- Respond to student and parent inquiries.
- Complete other tasks as assigned to support office needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of higher education related experience.
- Knowledge of financial aid regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent counseling and interpersonal skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, the public, the university community, and external constituencies.
- Ability to work independently and under time constraints.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preference given to candidates with experience using an automated financial aid system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.).
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This position is 40 hours per week. The salary is a minimum of $22.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. The appointment term is six months with the possibility of extension dependent upon program needs and available funding.
TO APPLY
Please submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Carrie Fernandes (carrie.fernandes@uconn.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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For more information, contact: Carrie Fernandes at carrie.fernandes@uconn.edu