What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Financial Aid position at Valencia College?
Posting Detail Information
Position Number
HR0348.00000
Position Title
Specialist, Financial Aid
Job Type
Staff
FT/PT
Part-Time
Employee Class Description
C3-Staff PT (ed. support)
General Position Description
Performs student service in the financial aid process. Reviews electronic processing reports, makes decisions on program eligibility, and approves financial aid awards. Contacts students, agencies and technical staff to resolve application processing problems. Prepares reports and monitors business processes for accuracy. Provides assistance to Answer Center and Student Services staff with regard to financial aid regulations or decisions.
Flexible Work Arrangement
Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.
Grade
2024
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Number
S3653P
Location(s)
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Exact hours are to be determined.
Exact hours are to be determined.
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Start Date
12/02/2025
Posting End Date
12/15/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Quicklink for Posting
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/41150
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
Salary Range
$ 18.58 per hour
Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function
1. Meets with students whose financial aid service needs require special attention and in-depth knowledge of financial aid regulations.
Description of Job Function
2. Reviews income tax returns, INS documents, Social Security Administration documents and other financial materials to determine accuracy of application and eligibility status.
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3. Reviews financial aid applications and makes decisions about eligibility according to federal and state regulations and statues. Makes decisions about which financial aid programs the student will receive.
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4. Approves student loans and electronically processes records to transmit to loan servicers.
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5. Runs and processes reports from computer system to modify applications, award authorizations, and payment authorizations.
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6. Makes decisions about problem resolution.
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7. Accesses NSLDS/COD and other secure federal and state web sites.
Description of Job Function
8. Provides interpretations of regulatory requirements for Answer Center and other Student Services staff.
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9. Reconciles reports of discrepant data and authorizes changes to financial aid records to resolve.
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10. Serves on Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee.
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11. Reviews prior college transcripts to determine initial academic standing regarding eligibility for financial aid.
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12. Prepares federal and state reports and transmits electronically where required.
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13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement
Drivers License Requirement
Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Field of Study
Other Required Qualifications
Required License/Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education & Field of Study
Preferred education, Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Preferred Type of Experience
Experience working with complex guidelines/procedures.
Preferred Licenses/Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to be granted security access to NSLDS, COD and other secure federal and state websites.
(Cannot be in default on a prior student loan).
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
3. Ability to apply learning-centered concepts to the financial aid process.
4. Ability to reason and exercise judgment and discretion.
5. Ability to learn and understand federal and state regulations.
6. Works inside in an office environment.
(Cannot be in default on a prior student loan).
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
3. Ability to apply learning-centered concepts to the financial aid process.
4. Ability to reason and exercise judgment and discretion.
5. Ability to learn and understand federal and state regulations.
6. Works inside in an office environment.
Working Conditions
General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job specific working conditions
Job Specific Designation
Salary : $19