Daytona State College Looking for Financial Aid Specialist #10815 Full Time

Job Description

Financial Aid Specialist #
10815
Financial Aid

You Belong HERE!

Offering more than 100 certificate,
associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our
region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving
in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more. 

We
currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Financial Aid Specialist.

Required Qualifications:  Associate degree with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business, Higher
Education, or a closely related field and one (1) year of related experience.  Bilingual is preferred.

This is a full-time,
hourly position with a minimum hourly rate of $16.11 with an approximate annual amount of $ 33,500.

Working Hours: 
Work hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employee will be scheduled to work at least one
evening per week. This position will work overtime during peak registration periods and other times as deemed necessary.

Note:  This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have previously applied are still under consideration and need not
reapply. 

Posted Date: 6/19/2023                              Closing Date:  6/28/2023 at
5:00 PM

Rewards package, features: Medical, dental and vision benefits

• Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other
  holidays.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) 
• Free wellness
  membership at our Lemerand Center 
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development
  opportunities 

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively and efficiently
  communicate with students and parents in person, over the phone and via email regarding all aspects of the financial aid process and
  eligibility requirements for long periods of time.
• Be willing to develop knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations
  and policies to ensure students and parents are provided accurate information
• Informs students and parents of financial aid
  availability, funding options, and federal and state regulations
• Assist students and parents with the completion of both the state
  and federal financial aid application and other online document to ensure accuracy
• Maintain proper recording of information within
  the student information system for assigned area, as well as processes daily incoming paperwork, which includes the scanning and tracking
  into the student’s file.
• Rotate on to the phone queue when scheduled, and when assistance is requested, to ensure students calling
  receive accurate answers in a timely manner.
• Assists with Financial Aid Presentations both within DSC and with outside
  constituents
• Travel to work at regional campuses as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  The
successful candidate will have knowledge of various federal and state financial aid programs, adhere to policies and procedures, and the
ability to build and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers. The successful candidate will also possess
impeccable customer service skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities during busier periods
while remaining calm as well as the ability to communicate both positive and negative feedback effectively both orally and in writing.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr.
Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy
of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of
transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official
transcripts within 30 days of employment.                                             

Criminal background checks are
required.                                                                                                

For more
information, please contact us at telephone 386.506.4505, or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.         
                                                  

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with
disabilities during the application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505. 
                                                                   

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides
equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity,
genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and
veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at
386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach. 

                      VETERANS’
PREFERENCE / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular