Job Profile Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid (State Aid and Fund Management), this position is responsible for reviewing and assessing student financial aid application data and determining their eligibility for appropriate state aid. Additionally, employees in this job classification partner with College staff to implement intervention strategies to promote student success and retention. Provides and promotes service excellence through courteous, informed, and professional engagement. Performs related work as directed.
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant
to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for
postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political
subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the
time of submitting application.
For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservice-
records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Four or more years of responsible experience in financial aid, academic advising, or other related student services experience.

Essential Functions:

• Daily -20%: Coordinates and manages state aid programs such as, Bright Futures, Florida Student Assistance Grant, First Generation Matching grant, and other state grant programs. Assists with monitoring and maintaining state usage/balances, determining state priorities, award notifications, and web and print publications. Ensures compliance state and federal regulations and requirements.

• Daily- 15%: Monitors and posts state awards within College’s financial aid system, performs need analysis to determine eligibility, and awards state aid for students. Strictly honors student confidentiality.

• Daily -15%: Communicates regularly and effectively with students to track progress and promote student retention and completion.

• Monthly -15%: Maintains the highest degree of integrity in the identification of students and award state funding. Matches students to state funding and awards students within the Master Eligibility list from Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFSA).

• Daily-5%: Partners with the Office of Student Financial Assistance and collaborates with faculty and staff to promote student completion.

• Monthly- 5%: Conducts data analysis and reporting to ensure accurate recordkeeping and an efficient system that facilitates planning, evaluation, and tracking of student success. Makes recommendations to Assistant Director, Financial Aid.

• Monthly -10%: Advises and disseminates information to students and parents on financial aid processes; federal and state aid programs; and educational financing options.

• Monthly-5%: Processes and resolves state appeals for initial and continuing students for all campuses.

• Other, as needed- 5%: Remains current on knowledge and trends about available state awards.

• Other, as Needed-5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fully proficient in understanding and applying federal and state statutes as related to the position

• Fully proficient in understanding the College's structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area

• Ability to understand and contribute to the enrollment services, academic advisement, student support, student life, and financial aid aspects of student services.

• Expertise in the development and implementation of project plans, including the coordination of multiple resources and activities

• Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area

• Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate with colleagues within the College and external to the College; including, but not limited to: written communication, verbal communication, strong presentation skills, and professional development planning and delivery.

• Requires the ability to gather, analyze, present and disseminate data to various levels of the College and to external partners

• Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments (i.e., Microsoft Office Products, SAS, CID, Financier, Work Day)

• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with a diverse population of employees and students

• Excellent coordination and communication skills used appropriately to influence the decision-making of individuals and groups at all levels in the College and community stakeholders

• Ability to perform complex administrative and data analysis with only limited supervision

• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to plan and manage own workflow, priorities and results accomplishment

Our Culture:

• At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Job Title

Coordinator, Student Financial Assistance (State Aid)

  

Position Number

P0005610

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

Financial Aid Operations Accounting

  

Location

Cypress Creek Administrative Center

    

Pay Grade

714

    

Salary

$42,320 - $49,726 (Salary rate commensurate with education and experience)

  

Work Shift

Second Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

40

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume are required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

   

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.