What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Financial Aid Specialist position at University of North Florida?
Position Number 355150 Requisition Number B08495 Position Type Support Staff Non Exempt Class Code 7915 Time-limited through N/A Type of Appointment Full-Time Faculty Position Sub-Type N/A Length of Appointment N/A Internal Recruitment? No Working Hours 8a-5p Department Financial Aid Office Organization ENROLLMENT SERVICES Division Academic Affairs - DIV College N/A Approved Hiring Salary Range Up to $40,000 commensurate with experience Pay Basis Annually Equal Opportunity
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The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
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Faculty Initiatives
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General Description / Primary Purpose
The Student Financial Aid Specialist, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.
Essential Duties
Job Function
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid, and is responsible for auditing, evaluating and monitoring students’ financial aid records to determine eligibility for awarding financial aid programs. Interprets rules and regulations governing all state and federal financial aid programs as established by audit reports, regulatory changes in Title IV programs and Federal Registers in coordination with the Director of Student Financial Aid. Evaluates Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals as needed. Prepares reports and responds to surveys.
Percentage Of Time
30
Job Function
Provides support to the Director of Student Financial Aid in managing all Financial Aid processes and workflows in coordination with the Student Financial Aid Tech Support Specialist. Coordinates all Banner jobs for the Financial Aid module. Runs many Banner jobs for the Financial Aid module, including the downloading of ISIRS from federal processing, the disbursing of federal aid, the requesting of outstanding requirements and notification of students regarding their financial aid. Coordinates testing of all Banner upgrades, patches and new aid year set up for Financial Aid programs with the Student Financial Aid Tech Support Specialist. Monitors and assists with all technological set up and processing involving all federal, state and institutional programs and refunds/repayment calculation and processing for all Title IV and state programs. Plans, designs, develops and assists with the implementation of various technological/web-based tools and services which will support both the internal technology functions of the Financial Aid team with the Processing Office, as well as the external flow of information to students about their Financial Aid awards. Works with Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid, Student Financial Aid Tech Support Specialist and Information Technology to plan, develop and implement technological strategies for streamlining all Financial Aid functions. Resolves Financial Aid workflow issues, and for designing technological enhancements and development to workflows that will allow for effective and efficient management of the student financial aid programs in coordination with Enrollment Services Systems and ITS.
Percentage Of Time
60
Job Function
Assists in training coworkers in various financial aid processes. Assists with public information and public relations events pertaining to financial aid. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Percentage Of Time
10
Posting Detail Information
Marginal Functions
N/A
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution and one year of experience directly related to the job functions or a high school diploma and five years of experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
N/A
Departmental Requirements
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; must be well organized; must have strong computer skills; must have strong interpersonal skills
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA’s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA’s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
none
Machines/Equipment used regularly
computer
Anticipated Start Date
09/18/2023
Job Posting Date
08/18/2023
Application Review Date
08/25/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Point of Contact Information
Calvin Pyko, 620-1014
Hiring Official
Marla Lewis, 620-1285
Location if not Jacksonville
N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Please include three references with your application. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Calvin Pyko at (904) 620-1014, or c.pyko@unf.edu.
Salary : $40,000 - $0
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