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(Loan) Senior Financial Aid Specialist
Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL
Salary $39,068.42
Closing Date: 6/5/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.
Full posting at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sfcollege/jobs/4036005/senior-financial-aid-specialist
Description (partial)
The Senior Financial Aid Specialist reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and determines the award of financial aid funds to students based on established eligibility criteria subject to internal and external audit. The Senior Financial Aid Specialist also clarifies federal, state, and College rules, regulations, statutes, procedures, and policies that advise students and others including College faculty and staff…
Responsibilities and Duties (partial):
•Advise, counsel, and inform about available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, application processes, financial literacy, and College resources.
•Carefully adhere to all department policies and procedures as translated from institutional, state, and federal guidelines and regulations, including FERPA, and participate in professional development on a continual basis to stay compliant.
•Resolve issues and discrepancies or make revisions in awards based on established criteria and guidelines.
•Review, resolve, and discuss a variety of sensitive and confidential information.
•Review, understand, and apply department policies and procedures translated from complex regulations and policies governing all Title IV financial assistance and programs administered by the state and federal government.
•Complete analysis and reconciliations involving hours taken, income, and other variables to determine eligibility.
•Use independent, professional judgement to review and analyze varied documentation, often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, to make decisions regarding appeals, overrides, and eligibility based on an understanding of related federal, state, and local guidelines.
•Research and resolve problems including recommendation of appropriate solutions, corrective actions, and adjustments as needed for resolution.
•Resolve problems related to overpayments and incorrect disbursements based on established guidelines.
•Work in consultation with the Coordinator, as needed, for research, resolution, and de-escalation.
•Conduct outreach events that promote Santa Fe College and general access to education by publicizing financial aid and financial literacy services to the community.
•Comply with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
•Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (partial)
Required Qualifications: Associate degree and four years of related work experience or a combination of completed education and/or related work experience equal to six years.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Prior experience/understanding of one or more of the following areas: financial aid, accounting, higher education, or IRS tax rules…
Full posting at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sfcollege/jobs/4036005/senior-financial-aid-specialist
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