Financial Aid Counselor

Position Information

Posting Number

S0628

Classification Title

Student Services Specialist

Overall Position Competency

Journey

Working Title

Financial Aid Counselor

Position Number

000310

FLSA

Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN09 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range

$40,000-$44,348

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Office of Financial Aid is to provide financial assistance to students and help remove the financial barriers in obtaining an education. It is the University's goal to help each student attend UNC Asheville if that is his or her wish regardless of financial difficulties. Providing information and guidance to interested groups and individuals allows these people to successfully complete the Financial Aid process. This Financial Aid Counselor position will use a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and problem-solving which supports the office by helping to manage federal or state financial aid programs coordinating all activity, reporting, and reconciliation of the assigned program (i.e., Federal Work-Study, NC State Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Grants, Default Management) and performs other duties as required to meet organizational needs.

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Financial Aid

Full-Time / Part- Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Time Limited Position

No

If time-limited, length of assignment

Not Applicable

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree. Experience with Banner Financial Aid s preferred. Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and verbal), listening, and problem-solving.

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Occasional time on evenings and weekends may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

Competency Profile

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST ) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Date

09/23/2024

Closing Date

10/14/2024

Open Until Filled

No