Student Financial Aid Specialist

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College in Daytona Beach seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students, parents and faculty through federal, state and institutional aid programs. You will verify eligibility, award aid, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires on-site work at the Daytona Beach campus, with in-person onboarding. Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are essential, along with the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year related experience or Associate degree with 2 years related experience.
• Ability to work on-site at Daytona Beach campus during onboarding and employment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students, parents, and faculty on financial aid programs and regulations.
• Determines financial aid eligibility (including verification) and awards aid per guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of current financial aid rules/regulations.
• Maintains data and supports periodic/special reports for the area.
• Work extended hours during peak registration periods and other times as needed.
• Conduct Financial Aid nights and group presentations as needed.
• Performs routine office tasks: data entry, typing, filing, telephoning, photocopying.
• Other duties as assigned by the President or designee.

Skills

Financial aid knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Daytona State College in Daytona Beach seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students, parents and faculty through federal, state and institutional aid programs. You will verify eligibility, award aid, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires on-site work at the Daytona Beach campus, with in-person onboarding. Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are essential, along with the ability to manage