St. Petersburg College
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Scholarships
& Student Financial Assistance SITE: Various
SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P
- GRADE:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides advice and
assistance to students regarding availability and eligibility requirements for
scholarships and financial assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v
Advises
prospective and currently enrolled students about available financial
assistance, veterans benefits and scholarships.
v
Assesses
persons financial situation to properly determine financial assistance needs.
Performs needs analysis in accordance with guidelines.
v
Prepares
the documentation package for financial assistance as determined by Federal and
State rules and regulations relating to financial aid.
v
Recommends
the financial assistance award or approves individual awards.
v
Monitors
and evaluates students’ standard of academic progress.
v
Maintains
liaison with faculty, counselors, staff and students.
v
Counsels
students relating to award, dependency status and standards of academic
progress.
v
Processes
appeals for re-calculation of needs analysis based on changes in student's
circumstances.
v
Performs
related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years experience
in financial aid, including experience in advising and awarding financial
assistance to students, preferably at a junior college level.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of Federal, State
and College rules and regulations relating to financial aid. Knowledge of the
techniques used in advising, interviewing and assisting students in the
financial aid process. Knowledge of the curriculum and programs at SPJC. Ability
to maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty and students.
Ability to advise and counsel students. Written and verbal communications
skills. Computer skills, Ability to make sound decisions within established
guidelines. Skill in mathematics. Ability to make financial aid presentations
to individuals and groups.