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Financial Aid Specialist - Student Financial Services - Modesto Junior CollegeUnder general supervision, performs technical duties related to evaluation of student financial aid information; determines financial need and eligibility for various federal, state, District and other financial aid programs; researches and verifies data in manual and computerized records systems; advises and assists students regarding financial aid problems; and performs related work as assigned.Knowledge of: Technical administrative office processes and procedures. Practices, methods, and procedures pertaining to academic financial aid. Policies, regulations and laws that apply to financial aid operations. Standard office machines and equipment; the use of management data systems and computers. Methods of technical administrative research and data summation. Appropriate English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic concepts. Basic techniques and strategies of organization and follow through. Operational procedures and rules specific to the assignment.Ability to: Perform technical administrative work requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Review financial aid documents for adherence to established requirements. Understand and apply legal mandates, District policies, rules, and regulations. Effectively and efficiently operate a personal computer; maintain computer database and spreadsheet information. Interview and gather information regarding financial aid eligibility from students. Read, understand and explain complex financial aid policies and procedures. Work with individuals of various backgrounds and under stressful situations. Perform moderately complex arithmetical calculations and verify the results. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work.Education and Experience: Education: Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, with course work in business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field. Experience: Two years performing general office administrative support work.
Worksite address
modesto, CA, 95354, US
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