Part-time Summer Casual Labor Financial Aid Office

Part-time Summer Casual Labor Financial Aid Office

Job : 287930
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable).

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

This is a temporary, part-time position in the Financial Aid Office. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid under the Division of Enrollment Management, this position will assist with processing of student eligibility documents for federal and state financial aid programs. Work tasks associated with this position can be performed remotely. Knowledge of Title IV Federal Student Aid regulations is required.

• Complete the federal verification process on selected students financial aid applications.
• Review FAFSA application data and student/family federal tax data for accuracy; make corrections as required.
• Review FAFSA application data and other conflicting information documents for accuracy; make corrections as required (C-flags).
• Review application data for programs administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), including but not limited to HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is limited to 19 hours per week, scheduled at the employee's discretion with approval from the Director of Financial Aid.
• This position is available for hire only between March 1st and September 30th.

Knowledge of student eligibility for financial aid programs as determined by the US Department of Education and the Georgia Student Finance Commission, including but not limited to:

• Verification
• Unusual enrollment history
• Defaulted Loan resolution
• Approved citizenship statuses
• Satisfactory academic progress (SAP)

Knowledge of the complete financial aid packaging process, including derivation of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), identifying unmet need, and compiling the optimal financial aid package for students, including need-based, merit, and self-help financial aid sources.

Knowledge and experience in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and the Common Origination and Disbursement Database (COD).

Working knowledge of common workplace software, including but not limited to:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Email/Calendar software

Technical agility to learn application software, including Campus Logic Student Forms and BANNER.

Salary is commensurate of education and experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at  or e-mail to hr.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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