Financial Aid Officer - Flagler/Palm Coast #11237

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Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience, or Associate degree and two (2) years of related experience Please Note: This position is based at our Flagler/Palm Coast campus. To support onboarding and training, the selected candidate will be required to attend in-person training at our Daytona Beach campus during the initial months of employment. Applicants must be able to work on-site at either designated campus location as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Counsels students, parents, and faculty on available financial aid programs and accompanying regulations; assists students with application for financial aid. Determines financial aid eligibility (including verification), and awards financial aid in compliance with all federal, state and institutional guidelines. Maintain an updated working knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional rules/regulations pertaining to Financial Aid programs. Maintains record system, gathers and maintains data/information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility. Work extended hours during peak registration periods as needed and be available a other times during the year as deemed necessary by the Dean. Conduct Financial Aid nights and group presentations when needed. Performs routine office tasks such as data entry, typing correspondence, filing, faxing, telephoning, and photocopying. Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of financial aid programs, policies, and procedures. Commitment to the principles of access and providing the best customer service and student support experience to families. Ability to effectively communicate with students and College personnel. Ability to maintain good working relationships with students, parents and coworkers. Ability to organize work and handle multiple responsibilities. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Possess computer skills and have knowledge of software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including: Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Retirement Options: Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP), 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Accounts Supplemental Insurance: College Paid Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance, Sick Leave Pool, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance Paid Time Off: Vacation & Sick Leave, Holidays & College Breaks Holidays: Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving & the following day, Christmas Day Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents, Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Please note: Adjunct, part-time and temporary full-time staff may be eligible for certain benefits if qualification criteria are met.