Financial Aid Assistant - Short-term/Temporary

Company: Kern Comunity College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Financial Aid Assistant - Short-term/Temporary Position Number: 01056 Posting Date 01/17/2017 Closing Date Initial Screening Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Type: Short-term Temporary Hourly Rate: $13.16 per hour Work Week As needed Minimum Salary: Maximum Salary: Benefits: This position is not eligible for health benefits. College/Site: Bakersfield College Location BC-Main Campus Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide assistance and information to students applying for financial aid; perform a variety of general clerical duties; maintain lists and statistics related to assigned activities. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school AND two years of general clerical experience. Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: * Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. * Telephone techniques and etiquette. * Statistical record-keeping techniques. * Operation of a computer, specified software and data entry techniques. * Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. * Oral and written communication skills. * Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. * Business letter composition and basic report preparation. ABILITY TO: * Learn the financial aid application procedure. * Maintain accurate and complete files and records. * Learn and explain the scholarships, grants, loans and awards available through the college and the requirements of these programs. * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. * Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing and duplicating materials. * Answer telephones and greet the public courteously. * Complete work with many interruptions. * Compose correspondence and written materials independently. * Operate office machines including a computer and specified software. * Meet schedules and time lines. * Work confidentially with discretion. Salary Grade 35.0 Special Instructions to Applicants First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet must include: * Completed Online Application for Employment form * Current resume * Letter of interest (Cover Letter) * Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable * List of six (6) professional references - Listed on application form Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

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