Program Specialist III-Doe - 48001821

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, seeks a Program Specialist III to support administration of state and federal student aid programs in Tallahassee. The role evaluates applications, maintains databases, and provides technical assistance to applicants and schools.

Under limited supervision, this position contributes to policy analysis and reporting on program eligibility and awards, within the State Scholarships, Loans and Grants Section in Tallahassee.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in business operations, financial accounting, or program management.
• Experience creating and conducting training courses.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to provide work samples demonstrating writing, grammar, editing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates institution and student applications for aid eligibility.
• Maintains financial aid databases and reports.
• Provides technical assistance to applicants and schools.
• Develops policy analysis and reports on program eligibility and awards.

Skills

Training development

Public speaking

Writing/editing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or business

Job description

This Program Specialist III position supports the Florida Department of Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance in administering state and federal student aid programs. The role evaluates institution and student applications, maintains financial aid databases, provides technical assistance to applicants and schools, and develops policy analysis and reports on program eligibility and awards. The position works under limited supervision within the State Scholarships, Loans and Grants Section in Tallahassee.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of professional experience in business operations, financial accounting, or program management
• Experience creating and conducting training courses
• Experience with public speaking
• Ability to provide work samples demonstrating writing, grammar, editing and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university in education or business/program management (can substitute for 4 years experience)