Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Coordinator Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Description The purpose of this position is to assist the University with dispensing financial aid information to students and parents, awarding students financial aid, educating students in regards to financial aid, and ensuring the University is meeting federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Serve as a liaison between Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts Help with phone management and meeting with visitors to the office View, discuss, and maintain student records Award financial aid and make changes related to course drops / adds Learn institutional, state, and federal regulations Navigate and utilize state and federal websites Educate and assist students, parents, community members, and other groups in the areas of financial aid Assist with supervising and training student workers Assist in the reconciliation of state and federal aid Assist with the audit process as needed Assist with various projects assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Financial Aid including helping manage various types of financial aid Participate in night and weekend events hosted by the University Travel to Athens campus as often as needed Typical Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree. Previous financial aid office experience strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required. Licenses and Certification Valid Georgia Driver's License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of financial aid processes, procedures, and documentation applicable to a public institution. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to maintain high accuracy and work quality standards. Data management and tracking skills. Ability to work independently. Must be able to assign priorities under fast paced environment. Excellent computer, math, verbal and written skills. Ability to provide clear guidance and instruction to students and parents regarding financial aid. Ability to collaboratively and effectively work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Supplemental Information Environmental, Physical, and Visual Acuity Factors Essential functions and responsibilities of this position are performed in an inside environmental condition, where there is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Essential functions and responsibilities require light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Essential functions and responsibilities require incumbents to: climb or ascend and descend stairs or ramps using feet and legs; stoop by bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; kneel by bending legs to come to rest on knee or knees; crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine; reach or extend hands and arms in any direction; stand by remaining upright on the feet; walk or move about on foot to accomplish tasks; lift by raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position; finger, grasp, or feel objects; talk to exchange and express ideas; and to hear to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels. Incumbents must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as extensive reading and operate computers and other office equipment. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.