Financial Aid Specialist

Salary : $36,536.00 Annually
Location : Daytona Beach
Job Type: Staff - Full-Time
Job Number: 202500430
Department: Financial Aid
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• One (1) year of related experience

Please Note : In addition to regular operating hours, requested availability includes one evening until 6PM regularly and shifts until 7PM and Saturdays on occasion with notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with students/parents in person, over the phone and via email regarding all aspects of the financial aid process and eligibility requirements.
• Informs students and parents of financial aid availability, options, and regulations; assists students with financial aid application and other online documents.
• Reviews financial aid paperwork to ensure accuracy and completion and reviews files for federal verification.
• Maintains file/record system for assigned area; processes daily paperwork which includes the scanning and tracking of student information.

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 relationship 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.

Veteran's Preference Information:


This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.


This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email
Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. Click to view the College's statement of non-discrimination.
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.