Financial Aid Coordinator 120522-001P, Cocoa

  • Eastern Florida State College
  • Cocoa, FL
  • Dec 06, 2022
Full time Administrative Financial

Job Description

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Financial Aid Coordinator on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.
The Financial Aid (FA) Coordinator works in the District Office performing financial aid processing functions such as verification, packaging, fund reconciliation, satisfactory academic progress, return of Title IV funds, coursework compliance and/or professional judgment. The FA Coordinator processes financial aid applications quickly and accurately with great attention to detail while adhering to federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The FA Coordinator provides back-up support to answer students’ questions via the phone queue, fills in occasionally at campus offices to assist students in person, and occasionally facilitates workshops and outreach events.


The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:
➢ Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college.
➢ Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities and the ability to use sound judgment for decision-making.
➢ Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently and display initiative.
➢ Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
➢ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
➢ Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
➢ Ability to work in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
➢ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
➢ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
➢ Ability to learn, understand, and explain complex financial aid regulations and policies.
➢ Prior financial aid processing and/or Banner experience preferred.
➢ Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
➢ This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
➢ Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
➢ Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *


*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.


Minimum physical qualifications:
➢ Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone.
➢ Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.
➢ Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds.
➢ Occasional travel to other campuses or outreach venues is required.
➢ Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
The annual salary is $37,500. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.
Applications will be accepted from December 6, 2022 through January 3, 2023; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

NOTE TO APPLICANT

Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work. 

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES

Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922

Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770

Email: resources@easternflorida.edu 

Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/administration-departments/human-resources/employment-needs-opportunities/employment-opportunities.cfm

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.

An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.