Student Worker-Financial Aid Office Assistant

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer College Foundation is seeking an administrative support assistant to maintain confidential student financial files and assist with financial aid records. You will help with filing, scanning, and shredding of records, and support mailings and communications to students.

The role requires basic computer skills, accurate typing (30–40 wpm), and strict adherence to FERPA and college policies. The work is performed in a professional office environment, with standard office duties and

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 2.50 (no probation history)
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Typing speed 30–40 wpm with minimal errors
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality
• Understanding FERPA and college policies

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize confidential student financial files per FERPA requirements
• Create and organize new student financial aid and financial files
• Assist with filing, purging, scanning, and shredding of confidential records
• Assist with student account statement mailings and other student communications
• Prepare labels, forms, graduation materials, orientation packets, and exit interview packets
• Assist with registration activities and handling student forms
• Keep student forms and office materials stocked
• Provide general clerical support and assist with special projects
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information and records

Skills

Data entry

Confidentiality

FERPA compliance

Communication skills

Typing 30-40 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain and organize confidential student financial files in accordance with FERPA requirements.Create and organize new student financial aid and financial files.Assist with filing, purging, scanning, and approved shredding of confidential records.Assist with student account statement mailings and other student communications.Prepare labels, forms, graduation materials, orientation packets, and exit interview packets.Assist with registration activities, including distributing and collecting student forms and information.Keep student forms and office materials stocked.Assist students and staff with obtaining necessary information and documents.Provide general clerical support and assist with special projects as assigned.Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information and records.Qualifications and RequirementsMinimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 with no history of academic probation.Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems and processes.Typing speed of approximately 30–40 words per minute with minimal errors.Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and maintain confidentiality.Ability to understand and comply with FERPA and College policies and procedures.Ability to stand, bend, and use standard office equipment as needed.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a professional, climate-controlled office environment.Length of EmploymentEmployment begins on the date of hire and continues until separation by the student or supervisor, or until the student graduates from Palmer College, whichever occurs first.