Financial Aid Counselor

2 weeks ago

Decatur, United States Agnes Scott College Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Office: Office of Financial Aid

Reports to: Director of Financial Aid

Work Period: 12-month

Hours: Full-time

Overtime: Exempt

Job Grade: 7

General Summary: Greets visitors, counsels students and parents on the Financial aid process, and assists with the daily operations of the Office of Financial Aid within the guidelines of federal, state and local laws and office, division and college policies and procedures; Reports to the Director of Financial Aid and works with co-workers, faculty, staff, students and their families, federal loan lenders, the department of education, other financial administrators, and the community to provide understandable and efficient financial aid services.

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Assists students and families that visit the office of Financial Aid, answer phone calls, and email inquiries.
  2. Reviews student accounts for completion, accuracy and adjustments in accordance with federal financial aid regulations, state statutes, and institutional guidelines.
  3. Provides counseling and advising services to prospective and current students and parents relative to financial aid.
  4. Manages verification process of students selected for additional financial aid review.
  5. Assists with managing all state grant/scholarship programs, including Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant, Public Safety, GA Hero, REACH and GA Completion Grant.
  6. Assists with monthly reconciliations.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g. finance, education, counseling) required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years financial aid experience in a higher education setting. Experience with Ellucian Colleague is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
  • Strong customer service orientation, strong communication skills, and strong work ethic.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work performed in an office.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.


APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.


EEO
Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.


Health & Safety Measures

All persons hired by Agnes Scott College must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment unless they have been granted an exemption based upon a medical or religious reason.



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