Job Announcement List Title:
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Advanced Specialist

Post Date
7/27/2020

Expiration Date
8/26/2020

Details:
Pima Community College Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is excited to announce the opportunity to join our team! We have a position as a Financial Aid Student Services Advanced Specialist position that will serve in a fast-paced team environment as a high-level resource specialist in multiple areas of student services supporting the success of a diverse student population.

The incumbent will provide extensive financial aid advising to students, families and the community. At least 80% of the time will be spent providing face to face, virtual or out-bound work for students either through outreach presentation or providing input for written communication.

The Financial Aid Student Services Advanced Specialist will deliver general and targeted financial aid sessions, explain the different sources of aid as they relate to the different programs of study that the College offers, and explain the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, completion, and submission. The ideal candidate will possess a more in-depth level of knowledge of all of the financial aid policies and procedures, which become applicable when navigating the student through the various processes that occur upon FAFSA submission.

The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends. Local travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Advise students on policies, procedures, and processes pertaining to multiple functional areas, targeted academic programs, and student populations
*Train and assist students to navigate the student portal and online student services processes
*Implement department operational procedures and processes in coordination with the District Office and other campus departments
*Make decisions and/or recommendations according to complex guidelines for financial aid and advising; evaluate academic transcripts and complete official degree and graduation checks
*Provide services to students and the general public by resolving student services complaints and concerns, and respond to a variety of general inquiries and requests
*Offer detailed, systematic level of interpreting financial aid regulations for students.
*May serve as a lead to staff to include: assign and monitor work; provide guidance to Student Services Specialists, Technicians and others; serve as the resource specialist over multiple areas; take the lead for various projects and tasks that occur in the financial aid office
*Make recommendations for process changes and improvements; prepare reports and conduct data collection
*Organize projects or activities including training, facilitating workshops; attend high school and community outreach events
*Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required

Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in related field, and, one year experience in Financial Aid or Scholarships, and, a NASFAAU credential,

OR

The ability to complete a bachelor's degree within one year, and, one year experience in Financial Aid or Scholarships, and, the ability to complete one NASFAAU credential within one year.

Comments:
Please consider joining our dynamic team! If you are interested, apply here: https://pima.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/691?c=pima

Employer:
Pima Community College
Contact:
Julio Durazo

Address:
4905 E Broadway Blvd

Work Phone:
5202064950

Email:
jdurazo@pima.edu

Website:
https://pima.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home?c=pima