Program Specialist II-Doe - 48001384

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance, Division of Finance and Operations seeks a Program Specialist II to administer state and federal financial aid programs, including scholarships, loans, and grants. The role involves evaluating applicant eligibility, processing disbursements, and providing technical assistance to students and institutions.

Responsibilities also include reviewing program policies and procedures, communicating effectively, and balancing

Qualifications

• One year's experience with student financial aid programs.
• One year's experience of working with students.
• Knowledge of student financial aid programs and state program statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and develop various reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work productively under tight timeframes and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applicant eligibility for state and federal financial aid.
• Process disbursements of scholarships, loans, and grants.
• Provide technical assistance to students and to institutions.
• Review program policies and procedures for compliance and improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Report development

Working with students

Ability to work under deadlines

Knowledge of student financial aid

Job description

Program Specialist II in the Department of Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance, Division of Finance and Operations

The role performs intermediate-level work administering state and federal financial assistance programs including scholarships, loans, and grants. Responsibilities include evaluating applicant eligibility, processing disbursements, providing technical assistance to students and institutions, and reviewing program policies and procedures.

Key qualifications:

• One year's experience with student financial aid programs
• One year's experience of working with students
• Knowledge of student financial aid programs and state program statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and develop various reports
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work productively under tight timeframes and balance multiple competing priorities