Financial Aid Counselor
The University of North Carolina, Reese, Michigan, United States, 48757
Overview
This recruitment is anticipated to fill two positions #000769 & #001105; applicants only need to apply once to be considered for these open positions. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. Hours per week: 40 Months per year: 12 Position Number: 000769 NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC07 Classification Title: Student Services Specialist - Journey Working Title: Salary Range: $39,058 - $47,380 Anticipate Hiring Range: $39,058 - $47,380 FLSA Status: Non Exempt Division: Academic Affairs Department: Work Unit: Financial Aid Operations Work Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of the Financial Aid Counselor position is to manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with the Office of Financial Aid involving but not limited to awarding, residency, unusual enrollment, and student semester enrollment. This role serves as a critical point of contact for providing accurate and timely information about financial aid policies and procedures to current and prospective students, their families, and other campus visitors through individual meetings and outreach. In addition to these duties, this position will also have specific programmatic responsibilities, which may include managing specialized aid programs, supporting compliance initiatives, or assisting with outreach events. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Other Work Responsibilities Collects data and provides necessary reports to senior management. Must meet time service deadlines on work as well as critical federal and state deadlines. This position counsels with students by a variety of means including in person, by phone, and email. Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned or directed. Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Experience in a higher education/student services setting, preferred Financial Aid. Knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and customer service as demonstrated by application materials, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Suite. Experience facilitating presentations and events for internal and external audiences, demonstrating strong public speaking and communication skills. Ability to critically think and independently problem solve, while exercising professional judgement to escalate to management when necessary. Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location: Reese Posting date: 01/30/2026 Closing date: 02/05/2026 Proposed Hire Date: 03/02/2026 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Additional Information * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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This recruitment is anticipated to fill two positions #000769 & #001105; applicants only need to apply once to be considered for these open positions. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. Hours per week: 40 Months per year: 12 Position Number: 000769 NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC07 Classification Title: Student Services Specialist - Journey Working Title: Salary Range: $39,058 - $47,380 Anticipate Hiring Range: $39,058 - $47,380 FLSA Status: Non Exempt Division: Academic Affairs Department: Work Unit: Financial Aid Operations Work Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of the Financial Aid Counselor position is to manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with the Office of Financial Aid involving but not limited to awarding, residency, unusual enrollment, and student semester enrollment. This role serves as a critical point of contact for providing accurate and timely information about financial aid policies and procedures to current and prospective students, their families, and other campus visitors through individual meetings and outreach. In addition to these duties, this position will also have specific programmatic responsibilities, which may include managing specialized aid programs, supporting compliance initiatives, or assisting with outreach events. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Other Work Responsibilities Collects data and provides necessary reports to senior management. Must meet time service deadlines on work as well as critical federal and state deadlines. This position counsels with students by a variety of means including in person, by phone, and email. Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned or directed. Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Experience in a higher education/student services setting, preferred Financial Aid. Knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and customer service as demonstrated by application materials, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Suite. Experience facilitating presentations and events for internal and external audiences, demonstrating strong public speaking and communication skills. Ability to critically think and independently problem solve, while exercising professional judgement to escalate to management when necessary. Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location: Reese Posting date: 01/30/2026 Closing date: 02/05/2026 Proposed Hire Date: 03/02/2026 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Additional Information * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website HERC Job Board Inside Higher Education Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) Another Website Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Other
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