Work Study Student, Financial Aid

LM Wind Power / GE; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is seeking a Work Study Student to support the Financial Aid Office. You will greet visitors, answer phones, route inquiries, and provide general administrative assistance to staff and faculty.

The role requires a current enrollment, good academic standing, and at least 6 credit hours. A focus on privacy and confidentiality is essential, with adherence to FERPA and related policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
• Provides service excellence through courteous and professional engagement.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records according to FERPA and policies.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs visitors in-person and over the phone.
• Distributes mail and office supplies, operates copier/printer.
• Screens and routes calls and provides information as appropriate.
• Provides administrative support to faculty and staff.
• Adheres to privacy regulations and college rules governing public employees.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Multitasking

Organization

Tools

Copier/printer operation

Job description

Job Description Summary The Work Study Student will provide support to staff and visitors in the Financial Aid Office.

Job Description Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides a professional, helpful, and welcoming atmosphere by greeting, responding to, and directing visitors in-person and over the phone.
• Distributes mail and office supplies and operates and maintains copier/printer.
• Accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls concerning activities and operations of the office, directing inquiries as appropriate and/or providing information.
• Provides administrative support to the faculty and other staff members.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.

Additional Requirements

• A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

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Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States.

Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs.

Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.

A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.