17 Jun
Financial Aid Officer - Cosumnes River College
California, Stockton , 95201 Stockton USA

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Cosumnes River College

Financial Aid Officer

Job Posting Number: C01539P

Salary: $4824.23 per month. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Closing Date: 07/07/2021

Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=201305

Position Summary

Under direction of assigned administrator, administers federal and state student financial assistance including: grants, loans, scholarships, Federal Work-Study, and consortium agreements. Conducts entrance and exit loan advising sessions. Employs extensive knowledge and understanding of financial aid programs and regulations. Operates a number of computer application software packages including those designed specifically for processing financial aid. Acts as lead to Financial Aid Office staff.Benefits

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years) and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. (See full LRCEA contract agreement details.)Assignment Responsibilities

Maintains awareness of current trends and legislative activity having financial aid impact; interprets and implements federal rules and regulations required for student aid; and identifies and allocates available resources. Conducts individual and group entrance and exit loan counseling sessions and informational workshops. Explains financial aid policies, procedures and regulations to enrolled and prospective students; and conducts interviews and advises students seeking financial aid. Assesses students’ and prospective students’ financial needs; performs needs analyses, using College Scholarship Service or other applicable system; enters selection criteria into the financial aid computer system; determines students’ eligibility for financial aid; reviews and completes Stafford Student Loan applications; processes student applications using a computerized financial aid system; and coordinates and packages financial aid for applicants. Reviews and determines student eligibility for appeals, consortium requests, special circumstances, and dependency override requests. Conducts review of aid packages for satisfactory progress for continued eligibility; and monitors compliance with financial award conditions. Conducts individual advising sessions regarding debt management. Administers federal and state student assistance grants, scholarships, and consortium agreements; and completes Bureau of Indian Affairs applications. Operates a variety of internal systems including student administration software, document imaging, and Microsoft Office applications; and operates a variety of financial aid related computer programs including EDConnect, National Student Loan Data System, Return of Title Four program, Webgrants, and PCFAPS. Maintains record keeping and data management systems; analyzes data; and creates and generates reports from existing database using a computerized financial aid system to determine awards. Coordinates the scholarship program with donors and recipients. Develops written materials, brochures, and flyers to publicize financial aid programs and services. Expands outreach efforts to diverse populations and supports recruitment objectives by working with Outreach Center, Admissions, and public interest agencies. Performs related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in a financial aid office, or performing related financial aid tasks, or in a position of equivalent responsibilities; or three years of experience in a social service agency, preferably including work with disadvantaged clients.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, psychology, social service or related fields. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.

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