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UCF Financial Aid Specialist – Job # 500070
https://jobs.ucf.edu/en-us/job/500070/financial-aid-specialist
Preferences: The preferred candidate will have a minimum of two years of recent financial aid experience in a financial aid office and PeopleSoft experience. This position requires focus and attention to detail in a high volume, busy environment.
Minimum qualification requirements: High school diploma and 0+ years of experience.
Position description: This position is primarily responsible for the verification of information in students' files, assures the accuracy of financial aid application data in accordance with federal regulations. Requires thorough knowledge of the Congressional Methodology for determining need, the Pell Grant Formula, policies, procedures, and guidelines contained in the Federal Verification Guide, as well as state and institutional policies and procedures manuals. Requires basic knowledge of the overall student financial assistance process, skills in communication and counseling, and familiarity with computerized systems.
This position/classification may be moved at management’s discretion within the SDES division to a commensurate level position as determined by the Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Services or his/her designee.
Analyzes verification documentation, makes appropriate adjustments, recalculates, and repackages aid awards.
Provides backup support to the Pell Grant Coordinator.
Advises and counsels students and parents regarding the financial aid process. Analyzes and evaluates students' financial needs. Advises on availability and sources of financial assistance including Pell Grant, Campus-based aid, Stafford loan, scholarships, and other programs. Interprets to students the policies, the processes, and the regulations pertaining to financial aid and all aid programs. Counseling occurs through personal interviews, by telephone, and email communications.
Participates in outreach activities and presentation of financial aid information to groups of students, parents, high school counselors, and/or the general public in workshop or training sessions.
Attends professional workshops, meetings, and training sessions to assure adequate professional development and keep abreast of current rules and regulations.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
Annual Salary: $32,703 – Negotiable
Posting dates: March 12, 2021 eastern standard time – 11:59pm March 26, 2021 eastern daylight time
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, some evenings and weekends may be required.
Equal Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and a E-Verify employer. |
