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 Subject : Valencia College Financial Aid Specialist (Student Loan Processing).. 06/21/2022 09:12:58 AM 
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Position Number SE0888
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.

Grade 1621
Exemption Status Non-Exempt
Posting Number S994P
Primary Work Location Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
If multiple locations, what are the other locations: Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm with occasional virtual service until 6 pm
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Start Date 05/27/2022
Posting End Date 06/28/2022
Open Until Filled No
Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/17728
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
Salary Range $34,296 - $ 41,155
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
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
Diversity Statement
Diversity Statement
All employees must demonstrate a commitment to Valencia College’s Equity and Inclusion efforts.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have experience in a college financial aid office processing student loan records? If so, how many years?
(Open Ended Question)

* To be eligible for the Financial Aid Specialist position within the Financial Aid Office, you cannot be in default or overpayment status on any Federal Loans and/or Grants. Are you currently in default or overpayment on any Federal Loans and Grants? (Note: All federal student loan borrowers have a My Federal Student Aid account they can access with their FSA ID. To check your status, you can sign in to your account, select a loan and look at its repayment status to see if it's listed in default or overpayment.)
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover letter
Resume/Vita
Optional Documents
Transcript 1
Veterans Preference Verification Documentation
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Other Documents
Valencia College is an equal opportunity institution. We provide equal opportunity for employment and educational services to all.
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