Coordinator, Student Financial Aid

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Student Financial Aid - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Specifically coordinates aid awarding and manages processing for students in the Comprehensive Transition & Postsecondary Program (CTP).

• Reviews eligibility for financial aid packages, processes professional judgment (PJ), satisfactory academic progress (SAP) appeals, and revises and cancels aid as required.

• Ensures that front desk staff are giving accurate information and appropriately accepting and posting incoming documents.

• Advises and counsels students regarding financial aid options, student budgets, completion of financial aid forms, and eligibility for aid.

• Coordinates the awarding of scholarships and other aid as required.

• Case Manager: makes financial decisions as to the student's eligibility for financial aid for assigned students based on the alpha division.

• Processes consortium agreements and study abroad for all FAU students.

• Assists front desk staffing during peak time or as needed.

• Performs financial aid outreach presentations and workshops within the local community to include but not limited to local public high schools.

• Reviews and processes weekly financial aid reports such as negative need and over budget reports.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.

Salary:

$62,000 - $64,272 per year.

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