The Financial Aid Office's focus is to eliminate unnecessary barriers to college access and completion. Our goal is to simplify the financial aid process as much as possible, and to make sure students are always engaged and aware of the next step. Our office allows us to reach students earlier and more efficiently, to have important conversations with students about their individual situations and what needs to be done to help them persist and succeed. We need someone who exhibits: Integrity: Ac... more details
The Financial Aid Office’s focus is to eliminate unnecessary barriers to college access and completion. Our goal is to simplify the financial aid process as much as possible, and to make sure students are always engaged and aware of the next step. Our office allows us to reach students earlier and more efficiently, to have important conversations with students about their individual situations and what needs to be done to help them persist and succeed.
We need someone who exhibits:
Integrity: Accountability for doing the right thing by exercising good judgment and honesty. Ability to create a safe environment for students and families and team members, including having emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Transparency, professionalism, and thoughtfulness in communication.
Care: Prioritization of creating the best experience possible for each person we encounter and at every step of the student experience. Providing service to others by being friendly, welcoming and approachable. Commitment to collaboration and to being a team player with a positive attitude.
Intentionality: Strong work ethic and contribution to the excellence of the Division of Enrollment Management, OAR and OU; self-motivation. Consistency in meeting deadlines and responding in a timely manner.
Innovation: Possession of a natural curiosity to learn and a continual pursuit of personal and professional growth in the field of college enrollment management. A focus on innovation, displaying an understanding of positive change and possessing a strong analytic ability. Efficiency by researching best practices, making creativity a priority.
Scope of Position
- This position manages, implements, reconciles, and supports Federal Work Study Program including the Room and Board Program.
- This position advises and serves as the campus contact for students who have questions or need guidance regarding federal work study eligibility.
- This position serves as the liaison between OU Human Resources, Financial Aid Services, campus departments, and local community service- learning agencies which employee both on-campus and off-campus federal work study eligible students.
- This position reviews bi-weekly time sheets, reconciles payroll, and monitors budgets for the federal work study program.
- This position helps to prepare the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate in federal aid campus-based programs annually.
- Attends events or meetings and serves on committees.
- Oversees data and record maintenance, to include but not limited to student files.
- Researches, collects, and analyzes data or information and prepares reports or responses to inquiries.
- Assists with program planning, development, and delivery.
- May assist in the management of day-to-day operations.
- This position performs other duties as assigned.
**This position will be located in Norman with a flexible and/or part-time remote option possible after required training period.**
Required Education Bachelor’s degree, AND:
- 12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience.
Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
- Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Critical composition and proofreading skills
- Ability to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations.
Departmental Preferences:
- Financial Aid experience
- Accounting experience
- Human resources experience
Required Working Conditions
- Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively
- May be required to bend, lift, stoop, and carry
- Standard office work environment
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
