Federal Work Study - Financial Aid Processing

Job Title

Federal Work-Study Student

Job Description

The Office of Student Financial Aid awards financial assistance to eligible students in support of their educational goals. We strive to provide timely service and a caring, responsive environment for Georgia Gwinnett students. The office is in need of federal work-study students assisting in our everyday operations within the office.

Responsibilities

Assists with financial aid reports, file maintenance, mailing letters, making copies, indexing, faxing documents and assisting counselors with special projects as needed. Responds to student emails, voicemails and assisting with student orientation. Assists with student triage at computers Represents financial aid at various events on and off campus Attends workshops, trainings, and departmental meetings as needed Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must have a Federal Work Study award. Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Georgia Gwinnett College Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment. Must be in good conduct standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment. Must be able to handle confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Advanced computer skills and the use of a fax machine, copier and printer are a plus.

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 .

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College 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 individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.