Specialist, Financial Aid

About this Position

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

S3626P

Location(s)

Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday and Wednesday from 8am to 3pm

Tuesday from 11am to 5pm

Thursday from 9am to 3pm

Friday from 8am to 5pm

Number of Vacancies

Posting Start Date

11 / 07 / 2025

Posting End Date

11 / 14 / 2025

Open Until Filled

No

Quicklink for Posting

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.

Description of Job Function

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.

Description of Job Function

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.

Description of Job Function

10. Serves on Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee.

Description of Job Function

11. Reviews prior college transcripts to determine initial academic standing regarding eligibility for financial aid.

Description of Job Function

12. Prepares federal and state reports and transmits electronically where required.

Description of Job Function

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.