PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE

Summary

PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48001384

This position performs intermediate-level work under the general guidelines and supervision of the Program Specialist IV-DOE-SES in the State Scholarships, Loans & Grants Section of the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Division of Finance and Operations. The section administers financial assistance programs funded by state and federal sources including scholarships & grants and provides technical assistance to students, parents, high school and district personnel, and college financial aid officers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies system issues and deficiencies and provides suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluates applicant data and documentation to determine eligibility, suggests award evaluations, and ensures timely and accurate disbursement of funds to all eligible award recipients.
• Process includes the evaluation of academic transcripts using the Online Transcript Entry and Evaluation System (OTEES).
• Provides technical assistance and, regarding program requirements to applicants, parents, school districts, high schools, institutions, and other interested parties.
• Prepare and review statistical and demographic reports on program applicants and recipients to provide a current snapshot of the program at any given period.
• Evaluate program policies and operating procedures, and draft recommendations for improvements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year's experience with student financial aid programs
• One year's experience of working with students
• Knowledge of student financial aid programs.
• Knowledge of state program statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administering educational programs.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact courteously with others.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

Job Description

PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48001384

This position performs intermediate-level work under the general guidelines and supervision of the Program Specialist IV-DOE-SES in the State Scholarships, Loans & Grants Section of the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Division of Finance and Operations. The section administers financial assistance programs funded by state and federal sources including scholarships & grants and provides technical assistance to students, parents, high school and district personnel, and college financial aid officers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies system issues and deficiencies and provides suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluates applicant data and documentation to determine eligibility, suggests award evaluations, and ensures timely and accurate disbursement of funds to all eligible award recipients.
• Process includes the evaluation of academic transcripts using the Online Transcript Entry and Evaluation System (OTEES).
• Provides technical assistance and, regarding program requirements to applicants, parents, school districts, high schools, institutions, and other interested parties.
• Prepare and review statistical and demographic reports on program applicants and recipients to provide a current snapshot of the program at any given period.
• Evaluate program policies and operating procedures, and draft recommendations for improvements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year's experience with student financial aid programs
• One year's experience of working with students
• Knowledge of student financial aid programs.
• Knowledge of state program statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administering educational programs.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact courteously with others.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US