Financial Aid Specialist

4 weeks ago

Orlando, Florida, United States Valencia College Full time
About this Position

Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE
Position Title Financial Aid Specialist
Job Type Staff
FT/PT Full-Time
Employee Class Description Staff (ed. support)
General Position Description
Performs student service in the financial aid process. Reviews electronic processing reports, makes decisions on program eligibility, and approves financial aid awards. Contacts students, agencies and technical staff to resolve application processing problems. Prepares reports and monitors business processes for accuracy. Provides assistance to Answer Center and Student Services staff with regard to financial aid regulations or decisions.

Flexible Work Arrangement
Grade 1621
Exemption Status Non-Exempt
Posting Number S2521P
Location(s) Orlando, FL West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Occasional evenings may be required.

Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Start Date 05/22/2024
Posting End Date 06/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quicklink for Posting

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
Salary Range $36, ,105 yearly

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function
1. Meets with students whose financial aid service needs require special attention and in-depth knowledge of financial aid regulations.

Description of Job Function
2. Reviews income tax returns, INS documents, Social Security Administration documents and other financial materials to determine accuracy of application and eligibility status.

Description of Job Function
3. Reviews financial aid applications and makes decisions about eligibility according to federal and state regulations and statues. Makes decisions about which financial aid programs the student will receive.

Description of Job Function
4. Approves student loans and electronically processes records to transmit to loan servicers.

Description of Job Function
5. Runs and processes reports from computer system to modify applications, award authorizations, and payment authorizations.

Description of Job Function
6. Makes decisions about problem resolution.

Description of Job Function
7. Accesses NSLDS/COD and other secure federal and state web sites.

Description of Job Function
8. Provides interpretations of regulatory requirements for Answer Center and other Student Services staff.

Description of Job Function
9. Reconciles reports of discrepant data and authorizes changes to financial aid records to resolve.

Description of Job Function
10. Serves on Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee.

Description of Job Function
11. Reviews prior college transcripts to determine initial academic standing regarding eligibility for financial aid.

Description of Job Function
12. Prepares federal and state reports and transmits electronically where required.

Description of Job Function
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Field of Study
Other Required Qualifications
Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study
A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Preferred Type of Experience
Experience working with complex guidelines/procedures

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to apply learning-centered concepts to the financial aid process.

Ability to reason and exercise judgment and discretion.

Ability to learn and understand federal and state regulations.

Must be granted security access to NSLDS, COD and other secure federal and state websites.
(Cannot be in default on a prior student loan).

Works inside in an office environment.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions
Job Specific Designation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. Do you have knowledge working with college admissions, records and or financial aid procedures policies; including FERPA and student confidentiality?
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. Please share your experience working with complex guidelines/procedures.
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. Please share relevant professional experiences working with students in a higher education setting.
    (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume/Vita
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Verification Documentation
  2. Reference Letter 1
  3. Reference Letter 2
  4. Other Documents

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