Financial Aid Counselor

SOC Code 43-9199 - Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Position Overview

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Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex
  - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

The purpose of this organizational unit is to administer all of the student financial assistance, and to coordinate all of the Title IV student assistance programs, in which the institution participates, with the institutions' other federal and non-federal programs of student financial assistance. Our population exceeds 7,500 students with over 90% receiving financial assistance through our office. This unit is responsible for the accountability of approximately $50 million in student assistance

The primary purpose of this position is to counsel students, parents and the public concerning the entire range of financial aid programs. The responsibilities of this position include determining student eligibility, advising students and parents of specific financial aid opportunities and responding to correspondence. The candidate will be expected to understand and apply federal, state and university policies and procedures and must also possess a general knowledge of the Student BANNER system.

The successful candidate must possess:

• Thorough knowledge of Federal financial aid regulations and programs, including:
  • The need analysis process
  • Financial aid packaging in an automated environment
  • U.S. Department of Education Title IV Delivery System
• Familiarity with automated financial aid database systems and Electronic Data Exchange
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Understanding of office policies and standard work procedures
• Knowledge of basic office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and calculators

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow effectively
• Competence in preparing professional documents and reports

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion
• Learn, interpret, and analyze information to support decision-making
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in problem-solving
• Compile, file, and maintain documents in an orderly and professional manner
• Adapt to flexible work schedules as needed

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

Master's degree from an accredited university in business, public administration or related field with 2-3 years of experience working at the Graduate Program Level is preferred; or a combination of education, training, and experience in a related field. Knowledge of graduate and Professional degree programs and resources Experience implementing workshops, orientations and/or conferences, and recruitment activities.

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