Financial Aid Specialist

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description:

The Financial Aid Specialist position is a full-time career service position providing support and counseling for federal, state, and institutional programs. The Financial Aid Specialist provides assistance to students and other personnel during registration; participates and provides Financial Aid expertise for student affairs events; reviews student files for accuracy and completeness; provides excellent customer service; monitors and covers the Financial Aid call center and front window and provides assistance as needed; and counsels students and parents on all related financial aid areas. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Financial Aid.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an associate degree or its equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the college degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

*Per F.S. 295.065 – Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

ANNUAL SALARY: $32,375.00 ($16.61/hour)

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For questions or assistance uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024. For full consideration, the online and supplemental application materials must be received by November 24, 2024.

The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.

Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.