Financial Aid Counselor

Job Title:

Financial Aid Counselor I

Location:

UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Student Financial Aid Officer. The Student Financial Aid Officer serves recipients of federal, state, institutional, and private funds. Very limited evening/weekend work is required.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

• Counsel students and parents on loans and other financial aid programs; discusses eligibility, application status and awards with students; prepares financial aid packets. Provides excellent customer service.
• Assist student in person, by phone or by email
• Award loan funds and other aid
• Assist students with completion of the FAFSA and GSFAPPS
• Assist with the verification process and C-Codes
• Assist with Default prevention plan
• Participates in Student Orientations and Open houses
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of routine office equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of various software programs
• Knowledge of financial aid application procedures and forms.
• Requires effective communication skills; accurate typing/data entry skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to utilize BANNER or a similar relational database.

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of experience as financial aid, bank, or retail associate; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

• The proposed salary is: $18.34- $20.17 hour.

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.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at UNG policy page (links removed).

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at UNG policy page (links removed).

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at UNG about page (links removed).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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