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Pasadena City College
  • Position Number: 5080815
  • Location: Pasadena, CA
  • Position Type: Financial Aid


Financial Aid Data Technician
Pasadena City College


Salary: $61,162.92 - $67,432.08 AnnuallyCFT-43

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 05275

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Student Services

Closing: 4/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the general direction of the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Data Technician will organize and maintain the financial aid database operating systems, perform data entry, and extract data to prepare, request, reconcile and distribute financial aid disbursement activities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

  1. Provide leadership in the implementation and maintenance of automated systems used in the Financial Aid Department such as: Banner, CPS Online, NSLDS, COD, EDconnect8, Argos, Kronos, and HRS.
  2. Must be able to provide technical support to all financial aid functions including but not limited to, functions for application tracking, packaging, awarding, disbursement, over-awards, and ISIR suspense.
  3. Reconcile payment data for various student aid programs such as the Federal Pell Grant and Cal Grant programs. Generate departmental reports for federal and state agencies and campus-wide organization.
  4. Able to extract financial aid applications and reports from the federal data base system and prepare for dissemination for financial aid staff, governmental agencies, and other campus departments. Responds to a variety of ad hoc requests regarding student demographics, enrollment activities and other student statistical characteristics.
  5. Maintains the activities related to the selection, receipt, and verification of all Quality Control (QC) data and works closely with the coordinator in preparation and evaluation of QC Program results.
  6. Participates in the review of student awards for compliance with governmental and institutional regulations. Apply judgment and knowledge of college and departmental policies to conduct departmental business.
  7. Interpret procedural guidelines and understand technical specifications for financial aid operating systems. Apply, transfer, and resolve activity within Financial Aid data systems.
  8. Maintains and distributes a regular schedule of financial aid production and job streams.
  9. Provides training for and assist staff in the use of the financial aid operating systems. Assist staff about the use of personal computer systems, printers, and other computer related peripherals.
  10. Document and prepare departmental policies and procedures.
  11. Applies judgment and knowledge of financial aid policies for departmental functions and performs a variety of related duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Financial Aid.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Three years of experience in data entry and problem solving in a fully automated environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Course work in computer information and computer science.
  • Experience working with systems or record-keeping software in an educational environment.
  • Experience in a financial aid office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Federal and state regulations, requirements and guidelines pertaining to governmentally funded student financial assistance programs.
  • Data entry and control procedures.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • District organizational structure, operations, programs, policies, procedures, philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Interpersonal skills, use of tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution in an academic environment.
  • Modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and software applications.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Maintain security and privacy of records.
  • Interface with staff, and work in a diverse, socio-economic environment
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and community.

ENVINRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:
  • If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
  • If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
  • The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
  • While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
  • Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:
  1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
  • Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
  • Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
  • Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
  • The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
  • Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
  • The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
  • An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer



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