Financial Aid Specialist I

Florida South Western State College is accepting resumes for a FA Specialist I position to join our team of exceptional employees. This is an entry-level position in the Office of Student Financial Services. Individuals in this position are trained in all aspects of the Student Financial Services operation. The SFS Specialist I provides processing support and disseminates information to students and other staff.

Close monitoring is received from department leadership and Student Financial Services Specialists II. Work requires close adherence to stated financial aid policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations. This position sets the tone for a student-centered, high-performance culture that emphasizes excellence in service, quality, productivity, and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited College or University in a related field.
• One (1) year full-time or two (2) years part-time professional work experience in an office setting. Appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Ability to independently travel to other locations for College business.
• Demonstrated experience using a personal computer, office software such as MS Office and electronic mail.

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options to meet your needs
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

Florida South Western State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer:
Angela Snyder;
Room N-124; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; ;equity . FSW online anonymous reportingwww.fsw.edu/report . Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA .