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Financial Aid Systems Coordinator

Employer
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Location
Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545

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Job Details

Job Title:

Financial Aid Systems Coordinator

Position Type:

Classified

Position Code:

2CFA18

FTE:

1.0

Pay Rate (or Annual Salary):

$5,868.05/month

Job Location:

Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545

Department:

Financial Aid

Job Summary:

The Chabot College Community

Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja (formerly Daraja) learning communities, now models which have been replicated across the state, were created at Chabot College. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Information about the demographics of our campus community can be found here (http://www.chabotcollege.edu/ir/).

Serving our diverse community requires a culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.

Joining Our College Community

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

1. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
2. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
3. Empower the underrepresented and underserved
4. Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
6. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
7. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
8. Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
9. Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Financial Aid Systems Coordinator for Chabot College in Hayward, California.

DEFINITION
This is an advanced technical position that applies knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid regulations and policies to implement, maintain, and improve computer systems and processes within the financial aid operation. Under general direction of the Director of Financial Aid, the Systems Coordinator assists in the planning, organization and supervision of the Financial Aid Office, with primary responsibility of oversight of all software applications and processes used by the financial aid staff.

This is a grant/categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis.

Representative Duties:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional duties not listed, but within classification.
1. Analyze computing needs to support financial aid operation with special emphasis on the integration of Sungard Banner Financial Aid System with other Banner modules, and Federal and State systems (i.e. COD, NSLDS, SAIG, CPS, WebGrants, ELM, etc.); learn, use and implement advances in technology required to remain current in the field of financial aid, to maximize office efficiency and productivity, to improve student access and service, and which may significantly impact financial aid processes;
2. Lead in planning, organizing and implementing Financial Aid Office operations; assist with supervision and evaluate performance of office personnel; supervise office operations and staff in the
absence of the Director of Financial Aid;
3. Identify system or procedural problems and initiate appropriate response; heavy problem solving and multi-tasking, analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action; lead for complex problem resolution; know and use resources to troubleshoot and resolve; provide training, correction and guidance for staff development;
4. Keep abreast of present and pending Federal and State regulations governing student financial aid; interpret and apply state and federal requirements to ensure compliance. Assist in developing policies and procedures for processing, awarding and delivery of all SFA program funds to students; plan for and implement advances in technology that will impact and retain students;
5. Manage Electronic Data Exchange (EDE), sending and receiving of all electronic data transmissions (i.e. ISIRs, Pell files, Multiple Reporting Records, statement of accounts, GPA and enrollment files, etc.); analyze, identify and prioritize action needed;
6. Perform fund reconciliation for Pell Grant, SEOG, ACG, Cal Grant and FWS at disbursement, with District Accounting staff;
7. Identify, create and update on-line and ad hoc reports as needed or as requested for Financial Aid, EOPS and CARE offices, with ITS as needed; prepare related state, federal and district reports, resolve discrepancies and maintain records;
8. Manage on-line financial aid disbursement process for various student aid programs;
9. Lead responsibility for testing and coordinates installation and upgrades of campus and financial aid hardware/software with ITS programmer; set up each new aid year, incorporating new federal financial aid requirements and office policies and procedures, etc.; develop and maintain various process instructions;
10. Coordinate and provide training and technical support to financial aid staff, incorporating external and internal resources, including Banner documentation and ITS, as needed;
11. Serve as office liaison with ITS; ensure that high level of security is maintained by office computer users;
12. Exercise sound, consistent and professional judgment in reviewing student aid applications, conducting need analysis, advising students, and in evaluating financial need and eligibility due to
special circumstances and student appeals.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education and Experience:
1. Two years of college, Bachelors preferred, and three years direct and progressive experience in financial aid and supervision, or a combination thereof; combination of education and skills must indicate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in this position;
2. Demonstrated work experience with diverse socio-economic communities;
3. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, policies and guidelines;
2. Advanced knowledge and familiarity with various Department of Education software, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and financial aid systems (Banner or other Oracle-based system preferred); knowledge of basic principles of data communication and high level of skill in operating computer systems and related equipment;
3. Strong analytical abilities and problem solving skills; ability to complete complex tasks without close supervision; must be able to handle constant interruptions and simultaneously meet project deadlines;
4. Knowledge of fundamental accounting and fiscal reporting procedures;
5. Ability to communicate clearly about complex issues, both orally and in writing;
6. Ability to supervise and guide assigned personnel; knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision;
7. Previous experience, understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds comprising the local community.
Ability to:
1. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with Banner
Advanced Excel experience

Job Work Schedule:

40 hours/week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on department needs, occasional evening and weekends required as needed, 12 months/year.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of
employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against
any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious
creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color,
national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other
similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its
own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of
applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.

Posting Number:

AS395P

Open Date:

02/26/2021

Close Date:

03/25/2021

Open Until Filled:

No

Notification to Applicants:

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position

Instructions for Personal Qualifications Statement:

The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.

Organization

Working at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

Chabot and Las Positas Colleges both aim to provide an educational foundation for transfer to the four-year college/university, career and technical education (CTE) certificates, and life-long learning opportunities. The combined student population of more than 29,000 students includes those from throughout the Bay Area, and Central Valley, as well as from other states and more than 40 foreign countries.

• Educational Excellence forms the foundation of our district and governs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of everything we do

• Curriculum Relevancy ensures that our students benefit from the latest and most innovative curriculum available; this requires constant, active improvement

• Community Collaboration with local business, government, educational institutions, civic organizations, community groups, science, and industry partners results in a team effort to provide educational opportunities that best serve our students and our community

• The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD) celebrates more than 50 years of educating the San Francisco East Bay

• CLPCCD adds approximately $508.9 million in annual income to its East Bay service area

Chabot College has delivered education opportunity to our communities through excellent transfer, degree, career technical and lifelong learning programs. Chabot is the birthplace of model support services such as the Puente, Daraja, and Early Childhood Mentor-Teacher Programs. Ours is a story of student success and a democratic commitment to equal access to excellence in education for all.

Puente Project

A highly-acclaimed program founded at Chabot College in 1981 which explores the Mexican American/Latino experience and has served thousands of California students. Community colleges with Puente programs transfer 44 percent more Latino students to the University of California than colleges without Puente.

DARAJA Project

Offers academic support services and a curriculum focused on African-American literature, history, and issues. Daraja students do better in school and transfer to four-year universities at a higher rate.

Las Positas’ rich course offerings prepare students for degree and certificate completion, transfer to a four-year university, basic skills for success in college, and job retraining. Students are also able to study in career programs designed by the faculty and the community to meet local workforce demands.

Engineering Tech Partnership

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Alameda County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and Las Positas College (LPC) established a 24-month academic program to provide a technical education and hands-on training for veterans. The new Engineering Technology Program at Las Positas is designed to help veterans develop the skills and training needed for engineering technician careers and establishes a pipeline of qualified candidates for LLNL and other Bay Area employers such as NASA and Sandia and Lawrence Berkeley national laboratories.

Viticulture and Business Program

The college’s award-winning Viticulture and Winery Technology Program partners with the historic and thriving Livermore Valley wine industry. The Business Program, the college’s most popular major, provides training for area businesses, including an industry-specific Retail Management Program, and sponsors a Business and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.

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