Work Study Program Coordinator - 528726
About The Position
The Work Study Program Coordinator provides leadership and direction in the administration of student employment services for Federal Work Study (FWS), FWS Community Service, America Reads/Counts Tutoring, and the Job Location and Development Programs. The Federal Work Study program employs from 600 to 700 students with a payroll of approximately $1.5 million annually. The Job Location and Development Program provides approximately 2,500 additional part-time or temporary job opportunities with projected earnings totaling approximately $13,450,000. This position solicits part-time job vacancies both on and off-campus. Develops and maintains written policies and procedures. Monitors fund expenditures. Addresses complaints and questions of job applicants and other day to day responsibilities that may arise.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of financial aid and/or federal work study experience; OR master's degree and some financial aid and/or federal work study experience
- Ability to comprehend complex regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective listening skills
- Ability to meet and address the public and effectively work with concerned clients
- Superior organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management
- Ability to interact with a computerized management system
- Ability to provide a sound basis for establishment of priorities, selection of appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations
- Ability to adapt and deal with a myriad of changes and adjust accordingly to resolve conflicts
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, students, and associates
- Ability to effectively convey and exchange information
- Ability to read, comprehend, and comply with federal and state law, regulation, and policy pertaining to the provision of student financial aid
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in business, education, communications, or another relevant field
- Five (5) years of financial aid experience at a major university to include a base knowledge level of federal student aid programs
Responsibilities
- administration of student employment services for Federal Work Study (FWS)
- FWS Community Service
- America Reads/Counts Tutoring
- Job Location and Development Programs
- Solicit part-time job vacancies both on and off-campus
- Develop and maintain written policies and procedures
- Monitor fund expenditures
- Address complaints and questions of job applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
