Financial Aid Assistant - Part Time

Broward College; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a part-time Financial Aid Office Assistant to support the Financial Aid Advising - Central team. The role focuses on helping students and families navigate the FAFSA and FA applications, while handling routine clerical tasks with confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include information provision, document scanning, and outreach participation to promote FAFSA completion. A high school diploma is required, with preferred office experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• One year of office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide information on the financial aid process to students/parents.
• Assist students with FAFSA and FA applications while maintaining confidentiality.
• Scan submitted documents into the college system.
• Participate in outreach events to promote FAFSA completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Computer skills

Assistant mode

Telephone skills

Diverse population experience

Education

High school education

Experience and education equivalence

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision this position performs general office support for the financial aid department which involves routine and similar clerical duties requiring general knowledge of basic office systems and procedures in a high-volume area. The primary purpose of this position is to assist students and parents through the financial aid process. The incumbent will perform a variety of clerical functions/processes that are designed and directed by technical professional staff. Limited independent judgment is needed.

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/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

Minimum Education

• High school education or an equivalent required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training

• One year office experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Daily- 20%: Provides information on the financial aid process to current and prospective students/ parents.
• Daily -20% Assists students in completion of the FAFSA application and other FA applications while maintaining confidentiality.
• Daily -20%: Scans submitted documents into the college system.
• Daily -20%: Participates in outreach events to promote FAFSA completion
• Other, as Needed -20%: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Contributes as a team member
• Strong computer and customer service skills
• Frequently acts in a helping or assistant mode
• Standard computer and telephone skills
• Some positions may require additional telephone communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student, faculty and staff

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.

Position Time Type

Part time

Position Number

P0022948

Department

Financial Aid Advising - Central

Salary Range

$14.50 per hour

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

Designated Essential Personnel

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

For positions requiring a degree, 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.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an 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.

Employment is contingent upon the 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, 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 [e-mail].

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.