POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in the administration of all federal, state, and college student financial aid programs, providing leadership in financial aid operations and advising financial aid staff, coordinating the student work study program and providing service to all financial aid applicants and recipients.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Completion of bachelor's degree; 2-3 year related experience; prior financial aid experience is essential.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.

• Provide one-on-one and group loan counseling; including interviewing students, exit counseling and follow-up communication.
• Counsel and advise students and parents regarding financial aid programs and applications procedures and assist with the application proves.
• Provide guidance to financial aid applicants and loan recipients concerning financial planning, resources
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
• Coordinate the Student Loan program and perform all aspects of loan approval notifying the Financial Services office weekly of loan disbursements; verifying that all funds are received and resolving any rejects as they occur.
• Coordinate the Work/Study program assisting the committee with the development of the budget, maintaining appropriate job descriptions, posting, applicant files, calculating awards, monitoring hours worked to insure awarded amounts are not exceeded
• Review students' application materials for compliance with various forms of federal, state, and institutional assistance program eligibility requirements and make award decisions.
• Coordinate the loan default prevention program, encouraging borrowers to make arrangements for repayment, placing holds on accounts as necessary.
• Present financial aid orientation sessions at the main campus and extension centers as well as high schools and college fairs.
• Provide Financial Aid services to College satellite sites.
• Assist in establishing financial aid operating guidelines for determining eligibility and allocating resources and recommending process changes/improvement.
• Assist Director with annual reporting requirements.
• Assist Director with Return of Title IV calculations.
• Manage daily operations of the Financial Aid office including supervision in the absence of the Director.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees, as assigned, and attend training necessary to stay abreast of regulations concerning financial aid.
• Maintain communication with all divisions of the college, appropriate federal and state agencies, and lending institutions.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty and the general public.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $55,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• South Miami, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person