Financial Aid Outreach Specialist

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

Range

Range (na)

Department

Department District Wide

The Position

FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide assistance, counsel and information to students, faculty, staff, and the public concerning financial aid programs and requirements; distribute specialized information to potential students on available financial aid programs.

REQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines concerning student financial aid programs and general principles of successful outreach; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Experience involving interpretation and application of rules and regulations, preferably in a financial aid program. Valid California driver’s license.

• Explain federal and state regulations and guidelines concerning student financial aid programs.
• Provide assistance, counsel and information to students, faculty, staff, and the public concerning financial aid programs and requirements.
• Assist in the development, preparation and distribution of informational material pertaining to the financial aid program.
• Resolve complaints and problems related to financial aid programs, policies and student eligibility.
• Research, collect and compile data for reports.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Varies upon assignment

Conditions of Employment:

• SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :
  • Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (
    
    Note:
    
    The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
  • Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
  • Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Posting Number NC00311

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • No Response
  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
• If other, please specify.

  (Open Ended Question)

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• If yes, please enter your employee :

  (Open Ended Question)

• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population in terms of ethnicities, cultures, and languages. Describe your experience that demonstrates your cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Résumé

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division