Full-Time Permanent Specialist for Financial Aid Services (2 Positions)

Coastal Carolina Community College • Jacksonville, NC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assist individuals in completing financial aid applications and rectifying any problems. Assist in reviewing prospective student aid applications and determining financial aid eligibility and amounts for electronic processing. Answer telephones, take messages, and independently secure information to resolve questions and provide responses where applicable. Build and maintain student financial aid files. Assist with information/orientation sessions related to financial aid, assist with data collection for the preparation of reports and correspondence and notifications to students, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a daytime position with some scheduled evening or weekend work (before and/or after regularly scheduled hours) and local travel required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills, required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, required.
• Must possess North Carolina Notary licensure, or be willing to obtain it at the cost of the College, within 120 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting, business, financial services, or a related area preferred.
• Knowledge of basic income tax preparation procedures, preferred.
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with data entry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in completing financial aid applications and rectifying any problems.
• Review prospective student aid applications and determine financial aid eligibility and amounts for electronic processing.
• Answer telephones, take messages, and independently secure information to resolve questions and provide responses.
• Build and maintain student financial aid files.
• Assist with information/orientation sessions related to financial aid.
• Assist with data collection for the preparation of reports and correspondence and notifications to students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED