Verification Specialist - Project Staff
Texas State University

Posting Number:

2024487

Verification Specialist - Project Staff

Financial Aid & Scholarships Verification Specialist

San Marcos

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Open to All

Full-Time

Permanent

$2,666.67

Non-Exempt

• High School Diploma or GED
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Experience
• Financial Aid Verification Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• In-depth Analytical Skills
• Complex Problem-Solving Experience
• Financial Aid Experience
• Knowledge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Regulations
• High-Volume Data Entry Experience
• Ability to Follow Established Guidelines
• Demonstrated Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Decision-Making Skills
• Demonstrated Initiative
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Ability to Work Independently
• Detail Oriented with Large Volumes of Data
• Time Management

Responsible for providing support to the financial aid staff and interacting with offices external to financial aid.

Reporting to the Verification Supervisor of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Verification Specialist is primarily responsible for analyzing data to complete the federal verification process for financial aid applicants. This work serves as the foundation for the proper awarding and disbursement of financial aid to students.

The Verification Specialist is responsible for the following: timely and accurate data analysis and entry of large volumes of financial and other documents, identifying conflicting information among these documents, notifying students about how to resolve conflicting information, and completing the verification process in accordance with complex Department of Education and Internal Revenue Service regulations. In addition, the verification specialist is tasked with keeping abreast of all pertinent federal verification and IRS rules as well as making recommendations as necessary to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant processing operations.

• Occasional overnight travel and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required.
• This is a 12-month renewable project staff position.

04/29/2024

05/10/2024

No

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46590