Financial Aid Technician Job at Victor Valley College

Victor Valley College Victorville, CA 92395

Victor Valley College

Salary: $45,276.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2023-275 FAIDTECH

Location: CA 92395, CA

Department:
Closing: 5/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Functions

**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 1, 2023**

This position is assigned to the Financial Aid Department

The current hours of this position are: Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.

Categorically Funded Position

(Continued employment is subject to availability of funds)

Under the direction of an area administrator, perform a variety of general technical and clerical duties to support the application and enrollment process for the Financial Aid Program; assist students with financial aid applications and opportunities.

Representative Duties

Perform general technical and clerical duties to support financial aid programs such Pell, Cal and Board of Governors Grants, student loans, scholarships and Federal Work Study programs. E

Assist students with financial aid applications and opportunities; interview students regarding needs, status, and eligibility for programs; instruct applicants on requirements, restrictions, and necessary supporting documentation for proper form completion; enter eligible students into programs and review progress. E

Analyze and review student files for accuracy and completeness; contact students when additional documents or information is needed. E

Respond to requests from other educational institutions and agencies for student records and status. E

Prepare and transmit correspondence or notifications to students regarding financial aid programs. E

Perform a variety of clerical support duties involving typing, filing and maintaining records or reports in support of the Financial Aid Program.

Operate a variety of office equipment to perform assigned activities such as a personal computer and applicable software, calculator, copier and others.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: college-level course work in related field and two (2) years experience with technical/office support, preferably in an academic setting.

WORKING ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Disclosure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal Office Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to perform moderate lifting, bending and reaching above the shoulder; sit or stand for extended periods of time; speak and hear to exchange information and interview students; use hands and fingers to operate a computer terminal and other office equipment. Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

Office environment; subject to interruptions and distractions.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Federal and State financial aid programs.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Record-keeping techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Computer software for creating, formatting and editing written documents and performing data entry.

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

ABILITY TO:
Perform clerical and general technical duties related to Federal and State financial aid programs.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Type at an acceptable rate of speed.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Operate office equipment including a computer terminal and related software, calculator, and copier.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds.

Exercise patience, tact and sensitivity with students of diverse backgrounds including those with economically deprived backgrounds.

Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.

THIS POSITION IS A FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $45,276.00 ANNUALLY (LEVEL 12 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.*

Campus hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some weekend classes. The current hours of this position are Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm., with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. If a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Please note that the information provided on the application must be complete and will be the only information used to determine qualifications for the position. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. Completed electronically signed Victor Valley College application, which includes employment history and references
2. Copies of college transcripts showing college coursework (If you have transcripts please attach as o ther ) . (If you are using additional experience in lieu of educational requirements, please attach a document stating as such to the transcript attachment type or you will not be able to complete your application) NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application.
3. Valid California state driver's license may be acquired within thirty (30) days of employment.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com with your username and password.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/3979217/financial-aid-technician

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