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The first community college established in Arkansas, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. PCCUA has academic, occupational/technical and continuing education programs and offers over 25 associate degree programs with campuses in DeWitt, Helena-W. Helena and Stuttgart. Thank you for your interest, and we hope you'll be joining our Ridge Runner family soon!
Below you will find the details for the position as well as any specific application requirements you should review before applying for this opening. To apply for this position, please click the Apply link/button.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please call Human Resources at (870) 338-6474, ext. 1271.
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Essential Job Duties:
*Counsels students on the application process; reviews and verifies financial aid applications and documents and awards students' funds based on an approved federal needs analysis, student eligibility, and funds available, following federal regulations to meet standards of compliance;
*Manages and evaluates Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and determines a student's continued financial aid standing each semester; and also works closely with the institution's Exceptions Committee on SAP appeals;
*Works with other state agencies (e.g. ADHE, Department of Human Services, Arkansas Rehabilitative Services, Child Support, Career Pathway, etc.), and coordinates student information necessary to process and award student funds;
*Acquires, maintains, and demonstrates a strong knowledge of all appropriate state, federal, and institutional financial aid policies, procedures, and regulations;
*Assists with financial aid reporting and reviews the technical processes and updates of Datatel forms and general operations of the financial aid office. Responsible for default prevention efforts that includes tracking and contacting delinquent borrowers to prevent defaults and notifying lenders of students' enrollment;
*Attends financial aid training and workshops as required; and
*Performs FAFSA and Workday student trainings.
*Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred, associate's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Familiar with student financial aid programs, counseling techniques, and excellent communication skills. Applicant needs to have the ability to disseminate information orally and in writing. Ability to read, interprets, and applies federal regulations as they relate to financial aid. Present a warm, friendly, and professional appearance when greeting and assisting students and clients, college staff, and visitors; ability to pay close attention to details when awarding, as well as following proper procedures for complying with FERPA regulations. Microsoft office skills a must
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check
For general application assistance, or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (870) 338-6474, ext. 1271.
PCCUA is committed to providing a safe campus community. We will conduct criminal background checks and a sex offender registry check for applicants seeking employment. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.