Financial Aid Technician - San Bruno, United States - San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo County Community College District

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San Bruno, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Financial Aid Technician

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number:
S

Department:
Financial Aid SKY (DEPT)

Location:
Skyline College

Position Number: 2C0015

Percentage of Full Time: 100%

FLSA:
Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Months per Year: 12

If other, please specify:

Salary Range:

Note:

Min Salary:
$75,936 (annual)

Max Salary:
$97,044 (annual)

Position Type:
Classified Positions

Who We Are:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students.

As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts
"Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year.

Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves.

Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on
Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want:

The Position:

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Provides information to students regarding federal, state and institutional financial aid program requirements and other enrollment services policy and procedural information to students, parents, staff, other educational institutions, community organizations, business representatives, funding agency personnel and the general public
Analyzes student records using electronic or paper supporting documentation to identify errors, correct data, and reprocess changes in student records as required
Verify selected student records as required
Participates in community outreach activities to promote financial aid and enrollment services; drives a motor vehicle to attend offsite meetings, workshops, recruitment programs, and other special events
Attends workshops, conferences, and trainings as needed to remain current on regulatory changes, technical requirements and processes, and other areas
Confers with government and funding agencies regarding immigration, tax, residency, and other eligibility issues
Meets with students to assess their financial aid eligibility, college standing, and projected financial and enrollment service needs
Conducts detailed data assessments in order to select appropriate loans, grants, and other programs for students, based on eligibility and need; assists supervisory staff on special and regular projects and reports as assigned; monitors program expenditures and project budget expenditures using prescribed funding agency and district policies and financial guidelines
Uses a variety of computer systems, software and websites to set up, maintain, and monitor confidential and other student records and files
Uses spreadsheets and a variety of other computer software to compose and prepare original correspondence, narratives, memoranda, research data for and prepare reports in support of programs and services, and to document eligibility, student demographics, profiles, financial status, and other data
Provides college and community referral services to students as appropriate
Confers with employers, community and government agency representatives, high school staff, financial institutions, and other college staff regarding student job opportunities, followup to previous referrals, recruitment activities, and other services
Directs the work of clerical and other staff on special projects and other workloads as assigned
Help cover front desk and answer questions at busy times, as necessary
Makes presentations to small and large groups regarding available loans and grants, eligibility criteria,