POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Default Prevention Specialist
Non Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
E
Job Summary: Assist with overall coordination of Student Loan Program to include processing of loan
applications and conducting Entrance/Exit Counseling. Oversee default prevention and debt management
efforts tracking withdrawals, graduation dates and verifying enrollment status.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1.
Responsible for monitoring default aversion efforts for the District. Track
withdrawals and graduation for current borrowers in order to fulfill exit
counseling requirements.
40%
2.
Assist in loan process, to include Entrance and Exit Loan Counseling Sessions,
loan certification.
25%
3.
Communicate effectively and on a timely basis with student borrowers, lender
services and guarantee agencies concerning application status, enrollment status,
and default aversion information.
20%
4.
Provide information to current and prospective student borrowers on all aspects
of the financial aid process.
5%
5.
Attend financial aid training and workshops to keep abreast of changes in federal
law and procedures. Assist in implementation of changes in loan policies per
federal regulations.
5%
6.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Financial Aid
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of related experience.
Revised: 1/27/16
Effective: 9/1/04
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Ability to work independently;
 Ability to trouble shoot;
 Ability to problem solve;
 Effective verbal and written communications skills;
 Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment associated
with an office environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, advising, and/or influencing people are important
in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; Skills of
persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described hare are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 1/27/16
Effective: 9/1/04
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POSITION TITLE:
Default Prevention Specialist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
None
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 1/27/16
Effective: 9/1/04
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 1/27/16
Effective: 9/1/04
Date
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