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Job no: 497634 Apply at: jobs.ucf.edu
Work type: USPS (Staff)
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience.
Preferences: The preferred candidate will have recent financial aid experience working in a financial aid office, be detail oriented, work well in a team environment, and have strong oral and written communication skills. PeopleSoft experience is a plus.
Job Description:
Primarily responsible for the verification of information in students' files, assures the accuracy of financial aid application data in accordance with federal regulations.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the Congressional Methodology for determining need, the Pell Grant Formula, policies, procedures, and guidelines contained in the Federal Verification Guide, as well as state and institutional policies and procedures manuals.
• Requires basic knowledge of the overall student financial assistance process, skills in communication and counseling, and familiarity with computerized systems.
• Analyzes verification documentation, makes appropriate adjustments, recalculates, and repackages aid awards.
• Advises and counsels students and parents regarding the financial aid process.
• Analyzes and evaluates students' financial needs.
• Advises on availability and sources of financial assistance including Pell Grant, Campus-based aid, Stafford loan, scholarships, and other programs.
• Interprets to students the policies, the processes, and the regulations pertaining to financial aid and all aid programs. Counseling occurs through personal interviews, by telephone, and email communications.
• Participates in outreach activities and presentation of financial aid information to groups of students, parents, high school counselors, and/or the general public in workshop or training sessions.
• Attends professional workshops, meetings, and training sessions to assure adequate professional development and keep abreast of current rules and regulations.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
Annual Salary: Negotiable.
FTE: 1.0-Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends are required.
Work Location: UCF Main Campus, Orlando, Florida
Veteran’s Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf
Special Conditions: The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
Advertised: June 21, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: July 04, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. |
