Financial Aid Assistant II - 527545

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 200641 - Student Financial Aid & Scholarship

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Financial Aid Assistant II completes in-depth analytical processes that support the delivery of Title IV aid as part of the Department of Education's prescriptive verification process. Supports the maintenance of electronic data exchange with the U.S. Department of Education to ensure that all information relative to the application process is properly transmitted/received via the Title IV Wide Area Network. Loads financial aid data into the Banner Financial Aid system and awards students Title IV aid.

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

Skills and Knowledge: Strong computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and database management. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Strong organizational skills along with skills in setting and meeting goals and establishing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Banner.

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.