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Oklahoma City Community College
Financial Aid Student Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.
$63,580 / year median in Oklahoma
+11% projected growth
Job Description
The Financial Aid Student Assistant position is assigned to assist the Financial Aid Office front counter staff and receptionist to help students or prospective students by receiving forms, distributing forms, and providing general information about the financial aid process. The Financial Aid Student Assistant position is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of individual student files, assisting with Financial Aid Office centralized filing system, assisting the Financial Aid Advisors with collection of data needed for reporting purposes and for data entry functions. Reports To Financial Aid Advisor II What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education/Experience Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the fall or spring term or 3 credit hours for the summer term. OR Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the fall or spring term or 3 credit hours for the summer term. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Positive human relations/customer service skills Ability to complete tasks with attention to accuracy and detail Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in a written format Basic computer skills Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1.
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 2.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, administration, staff, faculty, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office equipment to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists. This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. 3.VISUAL ACUITY
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. 4.WORKING CONDITIONS
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, office setting. Preferred Qualifications Clerical experience Required Training Compliance training as assigned by institution Work Hours Work hours will be arranged during normalFinancial Aid Office Hours:
Mon- Thurs 8:00 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m. Fri 8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.