Financial Aid Specialist # 10815
Financial Aid

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Financial Aid Specialist.

Required Qualifications: Associate degree with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business, Higher Education, or a closely related field and one (1) year of related experience. Bilingual is preferred.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a minimum hourly rate of $16.11 with an approximate annual amount of $ 33,500.

Working Hours: Work hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employee will be scheduled to work at least one evening per week. This position will work overtime during peak registration periods and other times as deemed necessary.

Note: This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have previously applied are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Posted Date: 4/7/2023 Closing Date: 4/17/2023

Rewards package, features: Medical, dental and vision benefits

• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively and efficiently communicate with students and parents in person, over the phone and via email regarding all aspects of the financial aid process and eligibility requirements for long periods of time.
• Be willing to develop knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies to ensure students and parents are provided accurate information
• Informs students and parents of financial aid availability, funding options, and federal and state regulations
• Assist students and parents with the completion of both the state and federal financial aid application and other online document to ensure accuracy
• Maintain proper recording of information within the student information system for assigned area, as well as processes daily incoming paperwork, which includes the scanning and tracking into the student’s file.
• Rotate on to the phone queue when scheduled, and when assistance is requested, to ensure students calling receive accurate answers in a timely manner.
• Assists with Financial Aid Presentations both within DSC and with outside constituents
• Travel to work at regional campuses as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate will have knowledge of various federal and state financial aid programs, adhere to policies and procedures, and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers. The successful candidate will also possess impeccable customer service skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities during busier periods while remaining calm as well as the ability to communicate both positive and negative feedback effectively both orally and in writing.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at telephone 386.506.4505, or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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