Assistant Financial Aid Officer

Posting Details

Job Posting Title Assistant Financial Aid Officer Location Los Rios Community College District (Folsom Lake College) Department Location Student Services Posting Number C01405P The Institution

About
Established in 2004 as the fourth college in the Los Rios Community College District, Folsom Lake College ( FLC ) is a vibrant teaching and learning institution serving over 8,800 ethnically and racially diverse students each semester. The College and its two educational centers, the El Dorado Center in Placerville ( EDC ) and the Rancho Cordova Center ( RCC ), serve the rapidly growing areas of both eastern Sacramento and western El Dorado counties, forming a dynamic learning community committed to academic excellence, innovation, and educational equity.

Our Strengths
Our mission is focused on a rigorous educational program with a strong focus on student success. We provide a broad range of academic programs, student support services, learning modalities (including online and hybrid courses), as well as opportunities for student engagement and leadership. We also incorporate the newest technologies for innovative classroom instruction, including collaboration with The Innovation Center Makerspace at the main Folsom campus.

The main Folsom campus also includes the Harris Center for the Arts, a state of the art visual and performing arts venue. The Center presents a diverse program of arts, culture, and entertainment that engages the entire region. It is also home to FLC’s Visual and Performing Arts education programs, as well as local arts organizations and community partners, who embrace the opportunity to perform and learn in a world-class facility.

The main Folsom campus provides educational environments designed to empower, inspire, and enrich our diverse student population, including students from historically underrepresented and underserved populations. Our College awards Associate in Arts or Science degrees, as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer, which guarantee transfer into California State Universities and numerous private and non-profit four-year colleges and universities. We also offer Career Education (CE) certificates and degrees and transfer credit for students who wish to continue their education at a four-year college or university.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
The main Folsom campus believes that education should belong to everyone. To nourish this inclusion, we champion equity, diversity, social justice, and environmental sustainability as foundational to academic, campus, and community life. We work with the communities we serve toward just and fair inclusion into a society in which all people can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We commit to equity-driven decision-making, planning, and reflective processes that are responsive to the diverse identities and experiences in our community.

Position Summary

Under direction of the Financial Aid Officer, prepares formal applications for government and private aid and award funds for district students; determines what financial assistance would best suit individual student’s needs and legal qualifications; coordinates the scholarship program with donors and recipients; participates in research studies; operates current computer assisted financial aid information system; and does related work as required. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting Job Descriptions click here ].

This position is assigned to the Financial Aid department.

Benefits

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years) and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. (See full LRCEA contract agreement details.)

Assignment Responsibilities

● Maintains awareness of current trends and legislative activity having financial aid impact.
● Maintains updated files of information about state and government laws, school policies and guidelines.
● Interprets and implements federal and state rules and regulations required for student aid; and identifies and allocates available resources.
● Conducts loan workshops to explain procedures, review eligibility, and borrower obligations.
● Conducts interviews and advises students seeking financial aid; reviews and determines student eligibility for petitions, appeals, consortium agreements, special circumstances, and dependency override requests.
● Processes student aid using PowerFAIDS or similar financial aid system.
● Performs validation procedures; follows up with students to make sure all correct documentation is in file; and completes student loan process.
● Conducts entrance and exit interviews for all loan programs; and monitors compliance with financial award conditions.
● Monitors and awards campus emergency loans.
● Processes financial aid transcripts, award adjustments, and stop payment requests; and monitors and reconciles federal and state aid disbursed.
● Manages the scheduled and unscheduled disbursement process and pay days.
● Develops and updates financial aid forms and letters.
● Supervises financial aid transcript requests.
● Assists in the preparation of files for audits and creates, analyzes and generates reports.
● Expands outreach efforts to diverse populations and supports recruitment objectives by working with Outreach Center, Admissions, and public interest agencies.
● Completes Bureau of Indian Affairs student applications and monitors Bureau of Indian Affairs status.
● Oversees the Federal Work-study program.
● Trains temporary staff, new hires, and EOPS / CARE staff.
● Operates a variety of financial aid related computer programs to analyze data and generate reports, and designs and updates financial aid Web page.
● Assists with research studies.
● Performs related duties as required.

Additional Information Work Year 12 month Work Schedule

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday

Total Hrs per Week/Day 40 hours per week Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE : Two years of experience in a financial aid office, or performing related financial aid tasks, or in a position of equivalent responsibilities; OR, two years of experience in a social service agency, preferably including work with disadvantaged youth.

EDUCATION : Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college in business, psychology, social service or related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.)

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).

2. Resume (required).

3. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (indicating degree completion or conferral date) (required if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position.)

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (required).

5. Letter of Interest (required).

NOTES :
● Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.

● Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.

● Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

● It is the responsibility of Los Rios Community College District employees to also provide official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position. (Within 60 days of the time of hire, employees are required to submit official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position).

● Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

● A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

● Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Physical Demands Salary $4,506.11 per month Additional Salary Information No additional salary information to note
Posting Date 04/01/2021 Closing Date 04/22/2021 Open Continuously No Beginning and/or Ending Dates

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How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during our business hours.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/15095 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
   • No answer
2. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Oakland
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • CommunityCollegeJobs
   • Comunidad
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • D'Primeramano Magazine
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • Handshake (CSU, UC Job Boards)
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
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   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • LRCCD Resource Group - API (Asian Pacific Islander Legacy)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
   • LRCCD Resource Group Native American Collaborative (NAC)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
   • Professional Networks
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
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   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
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   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
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   • ZipRecruiter

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 1
2. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
3. Unofficial Transcript 2
4. Unofficial Transcript 3
5. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
6. Unofficial Transcript 4
7. Unofficial Transcript 5