WORKING AT FLORIDA COLLEGE

Florida College is seeking qualified individuals with a masters or higher level degree to submit their curriculum vitae for consideration for future face-to-face and/or online adjunct positions in all academic departments.  Applicant materials will be retained for a period of two years and reviewed as needed to fill open adjunct positions.

To be considered, submit your curriculum vitae to Judy Bertram at BertramJ@floridacollege.edu.

Florida College is seeking qualified adjuncts to teach Spanish, French, or American Sign Language for our online dual enrollment program.   Applicants with a master’s or doctoral degree with at least 18 hours of graduate credit in the specific language are preferred.

To be considered, submit your curriculum vitae to Judy Bertram at BertramJ@floridacollege.edu.  

Florida College seeks a full-time Academic Advisor position in the Academic Advising Center.

The Academic Advisor will be responsible for providing the following services to students:

• Responsible for Advising a segment of the new student population in relation to degree interest
• Assist students in preparation of their class schedules during the registration window for both the fall and spring semesters
• Prepare and review all assigned student files in preparation for advising session
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with students regarding their academic degree plan and changes to their schedules
• Update all file records and seek approval for major changes with the Director of Academic Advising
• Provide career assessments for students seeking guidance in career choices
• Responsible for the preparation and planning of summer registration for all new students
• Assist with enrollment events throughout the school year including nights and weekends when necessary
• Meet regularly with department chairs to provide continuity to the student experience
• Flag and report all student retention issues to the Retention Committee for review and action

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Suite skills
• Highly relational
• Team-oriented
• Strong detail orientation
• Attention to communication flows
• Exhibit flexibility in the workplace

Inquiries about the position and cover letters and resumes should be submitted to Mrs. Holly Cabina cabinah@floridacollege.edu.

Florida College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not engage in prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service. Florida College complies with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All applicants must respect and comply with the established goals and practices of Florida College as a Christian oriented educational institution.

The Office of Financial Aid administers the entire college program for providing financial aid to students, including (a) determining eligibility for scholarships, grants, and loans; (b) compliance with all federal and state regulations, endowment restrictions, or requirements of other award-granting institutions; and (c) managing and monitoring the disbursement of all financial aid funds.

Financial Aid Officer

The Financial Aid Officer reports directly to the Director of Financial Aid and assists with all functions of the Office of Financial Aid as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform clerical functions in the Office of Financial Aid with efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality:
   1. importing Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs);
   2. verifying and correcting information;
   3. sending and receiving financial aid award letters and disbursement letters;
   4. applying accepted financial aid to student accounts;
   5. transferring awards over to Accounting office;
   6. tracking over-awarding for Cost of Attendance (COA) and Pell Grants
   7. certifying private loans and Direct Loan, including tracking Direct Loan Entrance/Exit Counseling;
   8. tracking subsidized eligibility, Adopt funding for over awards, Satisfactory Academic Progress, state and institutional applications, outside scholarships;
   9. maintaining and closing out student files; maintaining separate software accounts for accuracy;
   10. managing credit on accounts due to federal funding.
2. Work with prospective and current students and their parents regarding issues of student financial aid as needed, including;
   1. conducting group presentations on financial aid;
   2. assisting students with special needs or circumstances.

Job Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field
2. Previous experience in a financial aid office or other financial institution preferred
3. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and data entry skills
4. Ability and desire to read, research, understand and apply regulations established by the federal and state governments as well as consistently execute institutional policies
5. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication and customer service skills
6. Self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision
7. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
8. Ability to understand fundamental and advanced financial aid concepts
9. Ability to use financial aid software efficiently and effectively
10. Strong multitasking skills
11. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook
12. Strong problem solving skills
13. Knowledge of finance, accounting and management policies and procedures preferred

Interested applicants should send a résumé and letter of interest to Jamie Lewis at lewisj@floridacollege.edu.

Florida College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not engage in prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service. Florida College complies with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All applicants must respect and comply with the established goals and practices of Florida College as a Christian oriented educational institution.