Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 00666
Title Financial Aid Specialist
Position Number PS06171
Job Summary
The Financial Aid Specialist will assist the Director and Assistant Director
of Financial Aid in the management of day-today activities of the department.
The primary responsibilities of this position include assisting students and
families with financial aid options and processing federal, state and
institutional financial aid applications in accordance with federal, state and
college regulations.
Essential Duties
Assist the Financial Aid Director in all aspects of financial aid.
Assists in the daily operations of the office as necessary including front
counter customer service, phones, mailings, data entry and retrieval, and
file organization. For all areas.
Assists in the administration of all Federal, State and Institutional Aid
programs at the College.
Ensures the maintenance of federal reports and student financial aid
records and files as they relate to the financial aid programs.
Remains current in knowledge of and provides accurate information to
students and staff related to Federal Pell Grant, Florida grants and
scholarships, veterans' programs, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, FSEOG,
student loans and federal, state, and college rules and regulations
related to financial aid.
Determines student eligibility for work-study and processes student awards
timely and accurately.
Corresponds effectively and in a timely manner with students concerning
eligibility, academic progress, and award amount.
Processes all payments and disbursements for program funds accurately and
efficiently.
Maintains accurate and timely fiscal reporting of all program
expenditures.
Enters student financial records and maintains accuracy of database.
Administers and monitors Federal Work-Study program to include processing
of placement paperwork with the Human Resources Office and Payroll
department, reviewing timesheets on a semi-monthly basis for submission to
the Payroll department, and reviewing total expenditures to keep within
the Federal Work-Study budget.
Responsible for the year-end reconciliation of the Federal Work Study
program for submission on annual FISAP.
Assists in the administration of all Federal, State and Institutional Aid
programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Regionally accredited bachelor's degree required
Minimum Requirements
One to two year(s) of experience in higher education.
One year in Financial Aid or Scholarship Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of regulations governing federal, state and
institutional policies regarding administration of financial aid, i.e.
Federal Direct Loans, NDSL, Federal Work Study Programs, EdFund, Sallie
Mae, EdConnect, EdExpress, Cal Grants and Web Express.
Knowledge of PowerFAIDS and Microsoft Office (MS Windows, Word, Excel).
Ability to analyze and interpret federal and state regulations pertaining
to student aid.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse/multi-
culture faculty, students, staff and external contacts.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent proactive communication skills, ability to negotiate, make
requests and provide leadership.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address complex issues.
Ability to communicate technological needs to Information Services staff.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Special Requirements
COVID -19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher
education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect
the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will
require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff
subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine
requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related
to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for
disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be
evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Category Full Time
Grade $21.62 p/h
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified
applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent
with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
Open Date 01/28/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close date if active)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a regionally accredited Bachelor's Degree?
Yes
No
Do you have at least one to two year(s) of experience in higher education?
Yes
No
Do you have at least one year of experience in Financial Aid or Scholarship Office?
Yes
No
Do you have working knowledge of regulations governing federal, state and institutional policies regarding administration of financial aid i.e.: Federal Direct Loans, NDSL, Federal Work Study Programs, ELM, EdFund, Sallie Mae, EdConnect, EdExpress, Cal Grants, and Web Express?
Yes
No
Are you proficient in the current versions of Microsoft Office; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft, Teams, Microsoft Powerpoint, etc.?
Yes
No
Do yo have the ability to analyze and interpret federal and state regulations pertaining to student aid?
Yes
No
Do you have strong abilities to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and respond to multiple priorities?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Other Document
Professional Certifications or Permits
Letter of Recommendation or Nomination
