Job Summary

The Office of Financial Aid at Columbus State University is looking for an energetic and motivated individual who is committed to providing excellent financial aid services to current and prospective students and their families. The Office of Financial Aid plays an integral role in the enrollment and retention efforts of the institution and as such, the Financial Aid Counselor must have a passion for education and customer service. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Financial Aid and receiving daily work assignments from the Financial Aid Coordinator, this position performs a variety of activities to administer federal, state and institutional funds.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: providing information; counseling financial aid recipients and applicants using knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations; executing packaging funds from all sources using knowledge of federal needs analysis and review financial aid files by performing verification of data; initiating follow up items requiring clarification or any file discrepancies; monitoring and revising financial aid awards accordingly due to changes in enrollment, EFC, housing or resources; reviewing eligibility and awards students for the HOPE Scholarship program, federal entitlement and loan programs, and institutional funds; reviewing federal aid applications and performing verification in accordance with federal policies; analyzing tax documents, leave and earning statements, and other benefit statements; counseling students on the application process and Satisfactory Academic Progress policies; coordinating additional specialized aid programs such as Federal Work Study, Appeals, and internal/external scholarship programs; and conducting educational outreach sessions on financial aid for on-campus and public sectors.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; or a minimum of two years of college and two or more years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. The selected candidate must possess excellent customer service and communications skills; the ability to learn and interpret federal and state scholarship regulations and procedures; and requires the ability to analyze applications in relationship to financial need.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous financial aid experience and experience with BANNER is preferred.

Proposed Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

For fullest consideration, please submit your application immediately. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.