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Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Employer
Georgia Southwestern State University
Location
Americus, Georgia

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 220634
Job Summary

This position assists in directing the university’s financial aid operations and in ensuring compliance with all related state and federal regulations. The position will perform various administrative duties including, under the guidance of the Director, training and supervision of the financial aid staff. The Assistant Director has various technical responsibilities related to using the BANNER student information system and various other federal and state information systems to process federal and state aid. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Aid. Some evening and weekend hours are expected and periodic travel is required.

Responsibilities
    Processes applications and makes financial aid awards. (75%)Reviews the accuracy of financial aid applications and resolves conflicting data.Awards federal, state, private, and institutional aid.Certifies student loans, both private and federal.Resolves over-awards.Reconciles funds as need.Counsels students and parents on the financial aid process.
  • Performs regularly scheduled ISIR load and application processing.
  • Installs and maintains software programs related to financial aid processing.
  • Reviews SAP Appeals.
  • Reviews requests for professional judgment.
  • Performs Pell and Direct Loan reconciliations.
  • Assists in directing department operations. (15%)Remains informed of current federal and state financial aid program and regulations.Performs the duties of the Director in his or her absence.Represents the department to both internal and external parties as required.Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)Required Qualifications
      Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.More than three years of related experience required.
    Required Documents to Attach

    Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
      Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, policies, and procedures.
    • Knowledge and Skills Required by the position
    • Knowledge of database programs and how to extract and arrange data.
    • Knowledge one or more financial aid software programs currently in use; prior experience in BANNER required.
    • Knowledge of federal and state student aid online reporting systems.Knowledge of need analysis principles.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.
    About Us

    Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

    Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

    Contact Information

    For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

    For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

    Conditions of Employment

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

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