Financial Aid Counselor

Position Title Student Services Specialist – Financial Aid Counselor Location Main UNCW Campus Compensation Salary Range: $43,940 – $48,823 Responsibilities The Financial Aid Counselor administers all financial aid programs and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. This position advises, counsels, and educates students, prospective students, and their families regarding financial eligibility. Administer financial aid programs. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules, regulations, and requirements. Advise, counsel, and educate students, prospective students, and families on financial aid options. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Competencies Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid requirements. Financial aid experience. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with crisis management. Excellent communication skills. Experience with Banner (or other ERP systems), Image Now/Perceptive Content/Softdocs, and Department of Education systems. Required Certifications N/A Employment Details Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 (40 hours per week) Months per Year: 12 Work Days: Monday – Friday, occasional weekends Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Type of Position: Permanent EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UN Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr