Financial Aid Officer #11089

Daytona State College • Daytona Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Aid Officer counsels students, parents, and faculty on available financial aid programs and their regulations, and assists students with financial aid applications. The officer determines financial aid eligibility, including verification, and awards aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The position maintains current knowledge of applicable financial aid rules and regulations, maintains records and data, and supports periodic and special reports. It also includes routine office duties, presentations, and other assigned work. The selected candidate must attend in-person training at the Daytona Beach campus during the initial months of employment and be able to work on-site at either designated campus location as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience, or an Associate degree and two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of financial aid programs, policies, and procedures.
• Commitment to access and to providing families with strong customer service and student support.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and College personnel.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to attend in-person training at the Daytona Beach campus during the initial months of employment and work on-site at either designated campus location as required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students, parents, and faculty about available financial aid programs and applicable regulations.
• Assist students with financial aid applications.
• Determine financial aid eligibility, including verification, and award aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
• Maintain current working knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid rules and regulations.
• Maintain record systems and gather and maintain data and information for periodic and special reports.
• Work extended hours during peak registration periods as needed and be available at other times during the year as deemed necessary by the Dean.
• Conduct Financial Aid nights and group presentations when needed.
• Perform routine office tasks, including data entry, typing correspondence, filing, faxing, telephoning, and photocopying.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time