Student Services Specialist Sr Short-Term (Financial Aid)
Company: Maricopa Community College District
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Student Services Specialist Sr Short-Term (Financial Aid)
Job ID: 319057
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hiring Salary Range
$19.86 - $25.82/per hour DOE
Grade
111
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be
required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real
difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every
year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion
dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the
fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At
Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Campus Statement
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year
public higher education institution located on Native American
land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently
serves more than 9,000 full and part-time students each semester
from its surrounding communities, including the cities of
Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima -
Maricopa Indian Community.
We are seeking to attract academically and culturally diverse staff
and faculty who possess a strong commitment to teaching, learning,
and student success. We encourage all in our college community to
contribute to and shape the direction of SCC's social justice,
inclusivity, and equity strategies.
At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that
is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to
improve the quality of life in our communities by providing
challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.
Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed
to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program
that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and
productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for
every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
Job Summary
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a full-time, Student
Services Specialist Senior Short-Term in the Financial Aid
Department. This position will perform the more technically
demanding financial aid duties, including determining award
amounts, and posting awards in various programs. Under minimal
supervision, this position oversees awarding, review of special
circumstance requests, consortium agreements and satisfactory
academic progress appeals. The Student Services Specialist Senior
position also counsels students and parents on the more technical
questions related to financial aid eligibility, such as financial
aid methodology, disbursement of aid, cost of attendance, expected
family contribution, aid eligibility requirements and financial
literacy. This position coordinates office workflow and provides
training to other staff members.
This position requires a physical presence on campus.
This is a short-term position with a projected end date of June 30,
2024, with renewal contingent on funding source.
Please read the "How to Apply" section to avoid incomplete
application materials.
Essential Functions
50% - Performs more technically complex and difficult student
advising and processing. Coordinates financial aid projects, events
and activities. Assists students and parents in person,
online/virtually, and via phone. Provides information on Title IV
aid, campus based aid and scholarships, including assisting
students with navigating the financial aid process from initial
application to final award. Responds to complex student and parent
inquiries requiring detailed knowledge of financial aid regulations
and policies. Handles escalated student complaints and
troubleshoots complex issues that require in-depth understanding of
Financial Aid processes and technical understanding of Financial
Aid systems.
40% - Researches and assists in analyzing and interpreting
guidelines and regulations. Provides information and technical
assistance regarding program guidelines and applicable laws,
policies, rules and regulations. Reviews student financial aid
applications and paperwork for accuracy and completeness, and
requests additional information in compliance with federal and
state laws. Reviews various reports on a regular basis including
ISIR suspense, aid adjustments due to enrollment changes, and
tracking and monitoring of authorization and disbursement of
awards. Assists with processing requests for special circumstances;
oversees satisfactory academic progress appeal process; manages the
consortium agreement process; and processes financial needs
analysis requests. Coordinates workflow and the implementation of
policies and procedures.
5% - May speak with and present to student groups regarding
financial aid eligibility and processes as well as other various
FAFSA and outreach events, on and off campus.
5% - Assists in testing the accuracy of the annual program setup
within the Student Information System (SIS), including auto
packaging, repackaging, disbursement dates and student
communications. Provides leadership via committee participation and
communicates with external stakeholders. May assist in training of
staff, and temporary employees. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two
(2) years full-time equivalent of student services or college
teaching experience or experience assisting with educational
program development and coordination, student advisement, financial
aid, or related student development programs.
OR
High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years full-time equivalent of
student services or college teaching experience or experience
assisting with educational program development and coordination,
student advisement, financial aid, or related student development
programs.
Desired Qualifications
Special Working Conditions
How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that
details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired
qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's
knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be
met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has
closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be
considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following
information.
At this time, Scottsdale Community College does not provide Visa
Sponsorship.
Internal Applicants: The HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference
Guide will provide the steps on how to access the Internal
Applicant careers page.
Applications received after the review date may not be
screened.
If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or
the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human
Resources at prior to the application deadline. We are accessible
on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time. If you
encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the
submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources
at prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business
days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
First Review September 11, 2023
Applications received after the review date may not be screened
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not
discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or
education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse),
age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in
the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any education program or activity receiving
Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment,
and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents
of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX
Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is
available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and
Universities to disclose information about crime on and around
their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa
Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available
at this link Clery Act.
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