Coordinator, Pell Grants
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- Community College of Philadelphia
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- Main Campus
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Coordinator, Pell Grants
Requisition Number:SCA00633
General Description:Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
The Coordinator, Pell Grants is responsible for administration of the federal Pell Grant Program. The Coordinator assists in the enforcement of institutional illegal repeat, maximum and remedial credit policies, and monitors attendance for financial aid recipients. Other responsibilities include researching financial aid payment problems, interacting with the Business Office and the Office of Records and Registration, , counseling students and parents on financial aid, reviewing, verifying and awarding financial aid, representing the College at on-campus and off-campus events and assisting in the supervision of the office’s federal work-study students.
- Coordinate the Pell Grant process and reconcile the Pell payment to the appropriate school; monitor adjustments in compliance with federal regulations; receive reports through the Department of Education’s data transfer system and resolve issues; generate resolution reports.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of the Pell Grant account; report Pell Grant awards to Department of Education within thirty days of the award; send weekly files to the Department of Education.
- Review and verify financial aid applications and award financial aid funds.
- Process financial aid for study abroad students.
- Research and resolve financial aid payment problems including those identified by the Accounting and Records and Registration offices.
- Counsel students and parents regarding financial aid; explain the Federal Title IV rules to students and parents.
- Monitor and administer institutional policies and procedures consistent with federal and state financial aid regulations.
- Assist in the enforcement of institutional illegal repeat and maximum credit limit policies.
- Monitor attendance for financial aid recipients and make the appropriate adjustments to awards.
- Assist with processing PA State Grant Program.
- Interact with and maintain effective working relationships with various College departments.
- Interact with and maintain working relationships with various financial aid and governmental agencies.
- Represent the College and the Financial Aid Office at on-campus and off-campus events.
- Assist in the supervision of the Financial Aid office’s federal work-study students.
- Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.
- Three (3) years relevant experience in federal financial aid programs including Pell grants in a higher education environment required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid federal and state regulations required.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet required.
- Demonstrated experience working with enterprise-wide systems required.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills in all media (phone, face-to-face, and email) required.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills required.
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities and meet deadlines required.
- Commitment to the mission of an urban community college required.
- Must excel in working as a member of a team, model exceptional service to internal and external customers, and work to facilitate change.
- One (1) year’s experience in PHEAA State Grant processing preferred.
- MS Access proficiency preferred.
- Banner by Elluican experience preferred.
- Experience in and appreciation for, a collective bargaining environment preferred.
Main Campus
Benefits:“Success Starts Here” is our message to the Philadelphia community – and at Community College of Philadelphia, we recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.
Our benefits include:
- 100% College-paid medical, dental and prescription drug for employees and all of their eligible family members
- College-paid life and disability insurance
- College closes for Winter Break the week between Christmas and New Years and for a week in March for Spring Break
- College operates on a 4-day work week during the summer months (off on Fridays)
- Most employees work from home one day each week
- Tuition remission (for classes at the College)
- Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
- 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation plus holiday and personal time off
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTIAL REMOTE WORK
- Interested persons should complete an online application.
- Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
- Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer.
The Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Salary Grade or Rank:
2
Salary Range:$47,389 - $78,192
Job Posting Open Date:02/23/2023
Type of Position:Administrator
Employment Status :Full-Time
Organization
Working at Community College of Philadelphia
Welcome to Community College of Philadelphia, a public, open-admission institution that provides both academic resources and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. As the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia, the College has served more than 685,000 of the city's residents since 1965. We serve a diverse population of students, from recent high school graduates starting here on their path to a bachelor's degree, to adults looking to change careers. On our Main Campus or at any of our three Regional Centers within Philadelphia, we offer the convenience our students need to fit classes into their busy schedules.
We seek to empower our community through education, one individual at a time. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and strengthen our local economy. It is our mission to prepare Philadelphians for a new career or transfer to a four-year college so that they can achieve their educational and career goals.
Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented, high caliber faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College.
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