Student Aid Fellow
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Job Title:Student Aid Fellow
Department Name:Scholarships and Student Aid - 543000
Vacancy ID:S016890
Position Posting Category:Student Services
Hiring Range:$19.50 per hour
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Temporary
If part-time, how many hours per week?:40
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5 pm
Occasional evening and weekend work may be requested.
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Posting Open Date:09/10/2020
Posting Close Date:05/10/2021
Description of Work:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a hard-working, caring, and collaborative professional to serve as a Student Aid Fellow in the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. This alumni of the Carolina College Advising Corps (CCAC) works in collaboration with colleagues in the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid (OSSA), CCAC and across campus to connect students to financial resources at UNC and to refine communication strategies around financial supports, basic needs, and opportunities to graduate successfully from Carolina. As a CCAC graduate, the Fellow will enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to represent the views and experience of those working with low-income high school students around the state, and to shape the lives of new and continuing students and the life of the University, and in so doing, to advance the University’s mission to enrich the lives of the people of North Carolina.
The Fellow will be located within the Counseling and Outreach unit of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. Working in approximately a two year appointment cycle, the Fellow will use recent experience of NC High Schools and high school students during their CCAC employment to help reach low-income and at-risk students with financial aid matters. The Fellow will participate in training current CCAC advisors on financial aid information and will conduct outreach presentations and workshops in North Carolina High Schools. The Fellow will connect with and learn about newly admitted students to follow up on any incomplete or additional information needed for their financial aid application, and will create plans of engagement that will encourage a sense of belonging and support academic and personal success. The Fellow will participate on and help lead the Student Aid Student Advisory committee and may counsel students through individual appointments, group presentations, on-campus events, phone conversations, and email and text interactions. The Fellow will also meet regularly with other enrollment and advising staff, including the Covenant team, Thrive Guides and CCAC leadership to share information; identify needs, gaps, and inefficiencies within the University’s current student-support structures and practices; and collaborate on assessment and long-term strategy for the program.
As a representative of the University, the Fellow will respect the dignity and differences of students and colleagues alike; work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues, with integrity, good will, and good humor, to support students and solve problems; and maintain the highest standards of professional behavior.
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education and Experience:
At least two years of professional experience with the Carolina College Advising Corps is required as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Also important is the ability to think creatively and critically. The selected candidate must also have past professional experience demonstrating superior interpersonal skills, attention to detail and, organizational skills. Must possess ability to research individual issues and adjust processes to address special individual concerns while maintaining a calm, pleasant, and helpful disposition. Basic knowledge of the college application and financial aid process are required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Stimulus/ARRA Funded:No
Temporary Employment Policies:Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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