Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, education, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in financial aid administration or a closely related field.
- Experience managing audits and state financial aid reviews.
- Experience working with Florida state-funded financial aid programs.
- Knowledge of Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and process Florida Bright Futures, FSAG, CSDDV, and First-Generation Matching Grant awards.
- Review student eligibility and certify awards based on state guidelines.
- Coordinate disbursement of funds in collaboration with the Student Accounts office.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates in the Florida Department of Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance state aid portal.
- Reconcile state aid disbursements with financial records to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies between awarded funds and accounting records.
- Ensure compliance with state and institutional policies, including financial aid regulations and reporting requirements.
- Prepare and submit reports on state aid allocations, disbursements, and student eligibility.
- Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and compliance reviews.
- Provide the required data to the Florida Department of Education and other relevant state agencies.
- Assist students and parents in understanding state financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, and award processes.
- Provide guidance on maintaining scholarship eligibility, renewal requirements, and repayment responsibilities, if applicable.
- Conduct workshops and one-on-one advising sessions to promote financial literacy.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the college and state financial aid agencies.
- Work closely with enrollment services, academic advisors, and student accounts to ensure seamless financial aid operations.
- Communicate changes in state aid regulations and policies to students and college departments.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of Florida state financial aid regulations and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in financial aid systems and student information platforms (e.g., PeopleSoft).
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills for reconciliation and compliance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for student advising and stakeholder collaboration.
This position requires a criminal background screening.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email [email protected].
Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including:
Health Insurance:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
- State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP)
- 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Accounts
- College Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
- Sick Leave Pool
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Holidays & College Breaks
Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving & the following day
- Christmas Day
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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