The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
SENIOR FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ August 13th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Senior Financial Aid Coordinator. The role involves supervising and coordinating multiple financial aid programs within the Office of Student Financial Services, making decisions based on students' individual needs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing reporting requirements for financial aid programs.
Highlights
- Manage, coordinate, and oversee assigned student financial aid programs and activities.
- Establish quality control standards and resolve complex award issues.
- Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and Institutional financial aid programs.
- Prepare and analyze financial aid reports and data for internal and external use.
- Supervise staff and act as Assistant Director in management's absence.
- Communicate with federal and state agencies, students, and campus departments regarding financial aid.
- Counsel students on financial aid questions and award decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software programs.
- Requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related work experience; experience in financial aid preferred.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience and the position is full-time and exempt.
SENIOR FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
SENIOR FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR
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Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8452
Working Title | SENIOR FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Financial Aid
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide supervisory skills in the coordination of several programs and activities in the day to day operation of the University the Office of Student Financial Services. Responsible for decision making processes requiring initiative and judgment in responding to individual needs of students for administration of one or more programs areas within the office of Student Financial Services, and for the development of information and repost as required by financial aid programs.
Description of Duties | Manages assigned student financial aid programs. Establishes, manages, and monitors standards of quality control for financial aid programs. Resolves general and complex award issues. Maintains compliance of State, Federal and Institutional programs. Reconciles financial aid program accounts with the Financial Aid Accounting Office. Prepares and reviews reports and data for internal and external reporting and perform statistical analysis. Manages federal, state and institutional fund allocations in the awarding and disbursing process. Identifies program issues and challenges and works with management to resolve them. Communicates with federal and state agencies, as well as current and potential students regarding financial aid related issues. Ensures accurate disbursement to financial aid recipients and resolves unusual problems. Supervises employees in the administration of program(s) and assumes role of Assistant Director in absence of management. Represents Office at meetings, seminars and/or conferences. Counsels students on financial aid questions and makes decisions regarding awards. Interprets and implements regulations set forth by federal and state agencies. Plans, designs and conducts workshops and presentations for students to ensure full utilization of financial aid funds. Serves as liaison between the office of Student Financial Aid and other campus departments, as well as federal and state agencies. Resolves complex and controversial program issues to assist management with decision making. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Three (3) years work experience in a closely related field to the duties being performed.
Preferred Experience | Work experience in Financial Aid.
Equipment | Proficiency in MS Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment.
Other | Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. Ability to multi-task, demonstrate computational ability and respond effectively in a variety of situations and work effectively in team situations. Some travel will be required as well as flexibility to work evenings and/ or weekends.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 08/12/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | SENIOR FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Financial Aid
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide supervisory skills in the coordination of several programs and activities in the day to day operation of the University the Office of Student Financial Services. Responsible for decision making processes requiring initiative and judgment in responding to individual needs of students for administration of one or more programs areas within the office of Student Financial Services, and for the development of information and repost as required by financial aid programs.
Description of Duties | Manages assigned student financial aid programs. Establishes, manages, and monitors standards of quality control for financial aid programs. Resolves general and complex award issues. Maintains compliance of State, Federal and Institutional programs. Reconciles financial aid program accounts with the Financial Aid Accounting Office. Prepares and reviews reports and data for internal and external reporting and perform statistical analysis. Manages federal, state and institutional fund allocations in the awarding and disbursing process. Identifies program issues and challenges and works with management to resolve them. Communicates with federal and state agencies, as well as current and potential students regarding financial aid related issues. Ensures accurate disbursement to financial aid recipients and resolves unusual problems. Supervises employees in the administration of program(s) and assumes role of Assistant Director in absence of management. Represents Office at meetings, seminars and/or conferences. Counsels students on financial aid questions and makes decisions regarding awards. Interprets and implements regulations set forth by federal and state agencies. Plans, designs and conducts workshops and presentations for students to ensure full utilization of financial aid funds. Serves as liaison between the office of Student Financial Aid and other campus departments, as well as federal and state agencies. Resolves complex and controversial program issues to assist management with decision making. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Three (3) years work experience in a closely related field to the duties being performed.
Preferred Experience | Work experience in Financial Aid.
Equipment | Proficiency in MS Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment.
Other | Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. Ability to multi-task, demonstrate computational ability and respond effectively in a variety of situations and work effectively in team situations. Some travel will be required as well as flexibility to work evenings and/ or weekends.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 08/12/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48143
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48143
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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