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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Student Financial Aid - Boca Raton, Fl.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the administration of financial aid for students in the health professions.

• Analyzes and evaluates financial aid information of prospective and current students and determines eligibility for financial aid and awards to students.

• Reviews and processes Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals and requests for Professional Judgement.

• Makes final decision as to student's eligibility for financial aid for assigned students based on alpha division.

• Responsible for the organization, filing, and storage of records for students in the health professions.

• Assists with front desk staffing during peak time, counselor for the day, or as needed.

• Review and process weekly financial aid reports such as negative need and over budget reports.

• Performs financial aid outreach presentations and workshops within the local community to include but not limited to local public high schools.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion)!!

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. Higher Education student financial aid experience and/or customer service experience is preferred.

Customer service experience is required. Higher Ed student financial aid experience is preferred.

Salary:

$45,000 - $50,000 per year.

College or Department:

Student Financial Aid

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This position requires attendance of meetings and/or performing presentations on evenings and weekends as required.

Application Deadline:

2023-02-08-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.