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ASSIST DIR, FIN AID,ADM,LS/FSB

Job Title: ASSIST DIR, FIN AID,ADM,LS/FSB
Job Code: 1693
FLSA: E
Job Level: 11
Revised Date: 12/01/2007
Job Family: JF 33

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Occupational Summary

Coordinate Law School financial aid programs to include evaluation and analysis of student needs and eligibility for financial aid, selection of candidates and determination of type and amount of financial assistance to be awarded; develop and implement policies and procedures for Law School loans.

Work Performed

Coordinate financial aid programs for students in the Law School; analyze financial information submitted by applicants utilizing established federal and University standards and guidelines to determine financial needs and eligibility; select candidates and determine type and amount of financial aid to be awarded. Correspond and conduct interviews with applicants and their parents; counsel students and answer inquiries from various sources on financial aid programs, policies and procedures.

Develop and implement policies and procedures for Law School loans from Federal Register, applicable newsletters and regulations; allocate funds from various loan programs; counsel students regarding financial needs and advise regarding features of various loan programs, interest rates, insurance premiums and origination fees; certify candidates for loans including bar examination loans according to established guidelines; conduct entrance and exit interviews and advise students regarding repayment policies and requirements and borrower rights and responsibilities.

Reconcile Law School tuition with appropriate departmental personnel; review Bursar bills for accuracy and follow up on penalty charges assessed by Bursar; coordinate various financial transactions related to tuition adjustments, in absentia fees, scholarship and loan transfers and deferments; administer the Law School's emergency loan fund.

Maintain liaison with the Law School Scholarship Committee; prepare appropriate materials for committee consideration and implement committee decisions as appropriate. Prepare detailed reports and compile information concerning Law School financial aid programs as requested by the federal government and Law School and University officials.

Edit for publication brochures, questionnaires, applications and other material distributed by the Law School Financial Aid Office.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires analytical and communication skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires two years of experience in administering student financial aid programs at a college, university or private school.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Skills

N/A


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