Financial Aid Administrator, Prison Education Program

Campus

CONNORS

Contact Name & Email

Amanda Girty, [email protected]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, transcripts, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

JOB OVERVIEW

This position specializes in administering the Federal Student Aid Prison Education Program (PEP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Aid Oversight of the Prison Education Program (PEP)
• Travel to multiple correctional facilities to enter FAFSA data
• Assist students with completing the FAFSA and other federal student aid documents
• Communicating with correctional staff
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Update excel tracking for PEP
• Checking eligibility NSLDS

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• 1-2 years of work experience

Post-secondary education may substitute for the required years of experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• You must be able to pass a background check to enter Oklahoma Department of Corrections Facilities
• This position requires extensive travel throughout Oklahoma
• Some extended hours may be needed
• This position may be based out of Warner or Muskogee
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Protect confidential information while managing sensitive records

Preferred Qualifications

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Banner programming