Position Number 316930 Requisition Number B08412 Position Type Support Staff Non Exempt Class Code 7951 Time-limited through N/A Type of Appointment Full-Time Faculty Position Sub-Type N/A Length of Appointment N/A Internal Recruitment? No Working Hours 8a-5p Department Financial Aid Office Organization ENROLLMENT SERVICES Division Academic Affairs - DIV College N/A Approved Hiring Salary Range Up to $40,000 commensurate with experience Pay Basis Annually Equal Opportunity
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
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Faculty Initiatives
The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid. Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for auditing, evaluating, and monitoring students’ financial aid records to determine eligibility for awarding financial aid programs.
Essential Duties
Job Function
Performs federal/state mandated audit of parent/student personal financial data. Evaluates students’ financial aid files against supporting documents, i.e. parents and student taxable income from federal tax forms, un-taxable income, family household size, number in college, and assets of the family. Processes in-house corrections for the Federal Student Aid Report (includes monitoring problems with the correction process and communicating them to the supervisor.) Determines eligibility for awarding financial aid programs (Federal, State, and Institutional) and takes care of over-awards. Performs work in a variety of areas within the ES Processing/Financial Aid unit (Loans, Verification, Scholarships or Accounting, etc.) including a variety of Financial Aid reports and other duties as assigned. Responsible for interpreting rules and regulations governing all state and federal financial aid programs as established by audit reports, regulatory changes in Title IV programs and Federal Registers.
Percentage Of Time
90
Posting Detail Information
Marginal Functions
Participates in cross training activities within the Enrollment Services Processing office and is assigned to Financial Aid Coordinator. The employee learns the assigned coordinator’s job function and serves as a backup. Participates in activities that involve testing Banner. Participates in yearly training opportunities and may be asked to train new employees. Responsible for updating functional job description on a yearly basis. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma and four years of experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
N/A
Departmental Requirements
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; must be well organized; must have strong computer skills; must be able to sit for long periods of time and focus on data processing; must be able to perform duties in an open/shared space work environment; must be able to maintain accurate records; must have ability to use independent judgment and initiative; must have the ability to analyze and evaluate information; must have the ability to understand basic interpersonal and team building skills and act professionally in the work environment; must have the ability to deal effectively, respectfully, and diplomatically with others, and maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
None
Machines/Equipment used regularly
Personal Computer
Anticipated Start Date
08/21/2023
Job Posting Date
06/30/2023
Application Review Date
07/14/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Point of Contact Information
Calvin Pyko, 620-1014
Hiring Official
Marla Lewis, 620-1285
Location if not Jacksonville
N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Please include three references with your application. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Calvin Pyko at (904) 620-1014, or c.pyko@unf.edu.
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