Financial Aid Advisor Office of Financial Aid Jobs at Fort Valley State University
Sample Financial Aid Advisor Office of Financial Aid Job Description
Financial Aid Advisor - Office of Financial Aid
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, is seeking candidates for the Financial Aid Advisor position in the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management- Office of Financial Aid.
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for counseling students and the public regarding financial aid and managing and maintaining related records.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advises students and parents regarding the availability of financial aid, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
- Verifies student financial aid information.
- Processes financial aid applications.
- Reviews needs analysis reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Completes financial aid reports.
- Prints and mails award letters.
- Presents financial aid information to students at orientation and other events.
- Coordinates and implement workshops for students and parents.
- Serves on assigned committees.
- Manages student financial aid records.
- Reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals.
- Monitors continued eligibility of award recipients.
- Processes Federal Work Study.
- Processes state scholarship applications.
- Processes student access loans.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the BANNER financial aid module.
- Knowledge of federal and state student aid online reporting systems.
- Knowledge of need analysis principles.
- Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in a course of study related to the field and five years' experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the field and three years' experience.
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Thank you for your interest in employment at Fort Valley State University. We strive to be an excellent workplace and are pleased that you would like to join our team. We are committed to hiring the very best employees to serve our valued students.
Positions are generally open until filled unless otherwise indicated in the posting. Application requirements vary by position. Please check the posting for specifics.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status.
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