What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Generalist position at College of the Mainland?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
AS444P
Position Title
Financial Aid Generalist
Contract Length
12 months
Class Summary
This position is responsible for counseling students and parents on the financial aid process, determine eligibility of financial aid for federal and state programs, that includes federal verication and make adjustments to awards during the year.
Candidates Eligible to Apply
Internal/External
Position Type
Exempt Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Position Funding Type
Regular
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Education/Training/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field from a regionally accredited college or university required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in financial aid counseling and applying knowledge of financial aid regulations.
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience
- Experience with Ellucian (Colleague) student information system software.
Minimum Knowledge & Skills
- The use of applicable computer equipment and specified computer programs and applications, design and management of databases or spreadsheet files and the development of special report formats;
- Able to understand and apply in practice all applicable regulations, policies and statutes (federal, state, local)
- Provide excellent customer service, especially under difficult circumstances and situations.
- Ability to make presentations or to conduct workshops for various individuals or groups.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
none
Job Duties
- Reviews student application for eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs.
- Performs federal verification process according to federal guidelines.
- Reviews financial aid disbursments and authorizes payment for refund.
- Counsels students on the verification, appeals, or special circumstances processes.
- Counsels students on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and how to maintain aid eligibility.
- Performs professional judgement decisions on special circumstances such as Income Adjustments.
- Processes Carl Perkins Child Care Grant requests
- Assists, interprets, and maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures pertaining to financial aid programs.
- Assists and presents at recruiting events.
- Assists with other financial aid processes such as reporting and monitoring specific financial aid programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- No or very limited physical effort required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Minimum Salary Range
$43,437
Mid Point Salary Range
.
Maximum Salary Range
$54,297
Posting Open Date
12/04/2024
Posting Close Date
Posting Will Be Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.
EEO Statement
College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.
College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.
Quick Link to Share for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.com.edu/postings/3997
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7
- * Are you able to work occasional evenings or weekends?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (1 of 3)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
- Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
Salary : $43,437 - $54,297
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