FINANCIAL AID TECHNICIAN I ( SUBSTITUTE… at East Side… · Barstow

Summary: Barstow Community College is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution committed to providing equitable education to a diverse student population. The Financial Aid Technician I will perform clerical duties related to financial aid and assist students with applications and eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities:
- Assists students individually and in small group sessions; provides information regarding eligibility requirements, types of available assistance, and opportunities for self-help
- Assists students in completing applications, reviews for completeness and accuracy ensuring that necessary supporting documentation is submitted; compiles all necessary documentation and prepares folder for verification and awarding process
- Provides information and assistance in completing financial aid applications to a diversified population
- Reviews work study applications for eligibility
- Completes financial aid verifications upon request after awards are made
- Answers telephones and initiates, screens and directs telephone calls, determining priorities; explains work-study programs to students and schedules appointments
- Opens and distributes mail; types a variety of correspondence utilizing computers and associated software
- Assists in the annual scholarship program and Honors Day event
- Assists assigned personnel with the work study program, including assisting with the completion of work assignment notices and reviewing students for continued eligibility
- Keeps informed on rules and regulations of financial aid and veteran's programs
- Orders office supplies as necessary to maintain proper office supplies
- Serve on a variety of District committees as requested
- Performs data entry functions as required
- Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of one year of clerical or related experience
- Requires a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bi-lingual skills desirable

Required Skills: Financial Aid Programs, Veterans Programs, Board of Governors Fee Waivers, California Student Aid Commission Programs, Financial Aid Application Processing, Work Study Program Eligibility Review, Financial Aid Verification, Clerical Skills, Record Keeping, Modern Office Equipment Operation, Typing and Keyboarding, Bilingual Skills