Financial Aid Specialists II

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Location

Shared Services Center (SSC) - 1005 George J Lyons Pkwy Sandersville, GA 31082

Job Summary

The SSC Financial Aid Data Specialist(s) is a full-time position that reports to the SSC Financial Aid
Services Manager. The Financial Aid Data Specialist position is responsible for maintaining in -depth
knowledge of Title IV financial aid to ensure the accurate and timely administration of financial aid -
related processing. This position will include data verification, data processing and analysis, metric
generation, training, and documentation support responsibilities as a part of the SSC Financial Aid
team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities -
Maintains audit and compliance controls by executing procedures and proper validation of data
including, but not limited to:
Processing certain incomplete items on student¿s submitted FAFSA to ensure timely and
accurate financial aid packaging
Processing required FAFSA verifications to ensure accuracy of student data and compliance with
all federal record-keeping requirements
Confirming compliance with FAFSA verification documentation
Processing special circumstances and collaborating with leadership to address
Captures, documents, and analyzes current state business process, and identifies, makes
recommendations for, and documents future state business processes.
Reviews audit reports and resolves errors to ensure integrity of data.
Accesses a variety of computer information systems and databases to retrieve verify and enter
data.
Assists with extracting and analyzing data for researching and developing efficiencies and
making recommendations to leadership
Assist new employees at SSC with training and presentations for Financial Aid service area
Performs related special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience or any equivalent combination of
education, experience, and training which provides necessary knowledge and skills
1-3 years' experience in higher education financial aid office setting is preferred

Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience or any equivalent combination of
education, experience, and training which provides necessary knowledge and skills
1-3 years' experience in higher education financial aid office setting is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Organizational skills for managing several processes, activities, and website system
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong bookkeeping and recording keeping skills
Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
High level of initiative and organization, good judgment, and discretion required
Ability to work long hours and perform computer operations for extended periods of time
Skilled using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in CampusLogic Student Forms and Banner Student Information System preferred
Ability to communicate accurate information in a fast -paced environment
Supportive of the University System of Georgia mission

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.