Financial Aid Outreach-Federal Work Study

Maricopa Community College district
United States, Arizona, Glendale
April 17, 2024
Financial Aid Outreach-Federal Work Study Job ID: 317650 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Hourly Rate $14.00/per hour Not Eligible for Benefits This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits. Work Schedule Monday - Friday (20 hours per week) 8:00am - 5:00pm, some weekend hours may be required Maricopa Summary Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges! About Us Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program). Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance One of the largest community college systems in the country 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers Job Summary Provide excellent customer service to student both in person and by phone. Facilitate workshops; create and give presentations; and provide one-on-one assistance with the FAFSA application and verification process. Positions also provides frontline customer service when needed, as well as track in paperwork required, while checking for accuracy and completeness. Additional Information In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please " href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4525983&targetURL=https://www.maricopa.edu/future-students/financial-aid" target="_blank">contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job. FWS is a need-based, federally funded program. FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office. FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program. The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals. For more detailed information, please go to the " href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4525983&targetURL=https://www2.ed.gov/programs/fws/index.html" target="_blank">Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website. Essential Functions 60% Assist students one-on-one with the financial aid application/verification process and address any financial aid inquiries 20% Provide frontline customer service when needed, as well as track in required paperwork, while checking for accuracy and completeness 10% Facilitate workshops. Create and give presentations 10% Assist the financial aid office with filing, copying, scanning and working reports Minimum Qualifications Excellent customer service skills Strong work ethic and team-player mentality Self-starter, able to multitask Pleasant, patient and friendly attitude Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing Highly-developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction Proficient in keyboarding; computer literate Desired Qualifications Ability to speak/translate in Spanish and/or in Arabic Special Working Conditions This position will also be required to work overtime during peak periods, as needed. May be required to work evening shifts and prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen May be required to lift or carry up to 20lbs How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Posting Close Date Open until filled EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. 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