FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR

Cartersville, GA

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor’s degree preferred, but will accept Associate’s degree with some Financial Aid experience

·       Strong interpersonal/organizational skills and effective communication skills (written & oral) needed

·       Excellent communication skills are a must

·       Must be able to work as a team member and/or independently.  Multi-tasking skills required

·       Must have experience with Microsoft Office or related software.  BANNER experience highly desired, but will train.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Counsel with students and parents concerning Financial Aid programs, options, and requirements

·       Process state and federal student financial aid, to included but not limited to   student loans, Pell Grants, and HOPE scholarship

·       Assist with Financial Aid workshops within the community and at orientations;

·       must be able to travel to all campus locations as needed and occasionally work non-standard business hours.

·       May be required to serve on committees outside of the department to facilitate communication between Financial Aid and other organization departments

 

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with experience

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:          Position open until filled and applications

                                                        screened as received.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered an applicant, submit a cover letter, our College Employment Application, resume, and three professional references to us.  Background check required by USG-Board of Regents; E-Verify required by GA state statues.  The College application and Affirmative Action statement (optional) may be obtained at http://www.highlands.edu/facultystaff/hr/online_application.htm  Send required documents to:

Human Resources Department

Ga. Highlands College (formerly Floyd College)

3175 Cedartown Hwy.

Rome GA  30161

Fax – 706-368-7723

Email – applyjobs@highlands.edu

 

Equal Opportunity Employer