Financial Aid Specialist Salary: $52,299.24 - $64,338.36 Annually Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 23-009 Closing: 8/19/2022 6:00 PM Pacific Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA Department: Financial Aid Administration Description Financial Aid Specialist OPEN RECRUITMENT CURRENT VACANCY: 100% RANGE 27: $4,358.27 - $5,361.53 Monthly 6 MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST *Applications will be accepted through August 19th, 2022 6pm* The Financial Aid Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing specialized and advanced clerical duties in support of the District's financial aid programs and services. The successful candidate will also be responsible for processing financial aid applications and forms, verifying and processing information to determine student eligibility for financial aid programs, and providing information and assistance to students on financial aid applications, filing requirements, timeliness requirements and restrictions. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to instruct and assist students in correct procedures for completion of financial aid forms and applications, review completed forms for accuracy, explain departmental policies and procedures, assist students with petitions for financial aid extension, and assist with District financial aid outreach activities and other duties as assigned. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalents; completion of some college-level coursework in business, accounting, social services or a related field; and three years of progressively responsible clerical and administrative support experience, including extensive public contact and customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. If this sounds like your skill set, please apply today! AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION • Type of position: Full Time • Location: Liberal Art Campus and Pacific Coast Campus • Salary: Range 27: $4,358.27 - $5,361.53 Monthly • Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. • Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details. • Eligibility list: We reserve the right to use an established eligibility list for vacancies in this classification. The eligibility list be valid for 6 months once approved by the Personnel Commission, and may be used to fill future vacancies. • All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our https://www.lbcc.edu/return-campus page. For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4710. ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE: Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. • https://www.lbcc.edu/mission-values • https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/eeo_plan__2019-2022_.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ • https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/lbcc-strategic-plan.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ • https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president Duties GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, performs specialized and advanced clerical duties in the processing of applications and forms for a variety of financial aid grant, loan, work study and scholarship programs; assists students in applying for financial aid through governmental and private sources; compiles, organizes, verifies, records, processes and administers information to determine student eligibility for financial aid programs; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Financial Aid Specialists are responsible for performing specialized and advanced clerical duties in support of the District's financial aid programs and services. Incumbents are responsible for processing financial aid applications and forms, verifying and processing information to determine student eligibility for financial aid programs and providing information and assistance to students on financial aid applications, filing requirements, timeliness requirements and restrictions. Incumbents are expected to perform these functions in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with District policies and federal, state and local legal requirements and regulations. Financial Aid Specialist is distinguished from Financial Aid Advisor in that an incumbent in the latter class is responsible for performing the more complex and responsible duties for the District's financial aid program, requiring a greater knowledge of District policies and federal, state and local requirements pertaining to student financial aid programs. For the full position description, please click here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/classspecs/773176?keywords=financial%20aid%20spe&pagetype=classSpecifications Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalents; completion of some college-level coursework in business, accounting, social services or a related field; and three years of progressively responsible clerical and administrative support experience, including extensive public contact and customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process. Application Process: • Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. • If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position. • If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification. Selection Process: The following examination process may include the following segments and may be utilized during the selection process: • Minimum Qualifications screening: (Pass/Fail) • Subject Matter Expert (SME) Application Review: (Pass/Fail) • Oral Panel Interview: 100% • Final interview: With Hiring Authority and Committee *** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human Resources.*** Additional Information Disability Accommodations If you require special accommodations in the Application, Testing, Interview or Selection Process, you are required to notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date of the posting, by calling (562) 938-4352. Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees: District employees may request to transfer by completing the https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/transfer-request-form.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3320641 Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-e9f0e34a09f0414fb3aa6607effefe58