SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE

Job Description

Working Title:          Financial Aid Advisor

Job Classification:    Office/Clerical    

FLSA Exemption:     Non-Exempt

Department:              Financial Aid

Purpose:

Responsible for advising students and the public regarding financial aid and managing and maintaining the records pertaining to financial aid.

Nature of Work:

Essential Functions

·        Advises students and the public regarding financial aid records.

·        Manages student financial aid records.

·        Updates information in the financial aid computer system.

·        Responds to telephone and mail inquiries concerning financial aid.

·        Determines accuracy of certain documents and interpretations of these documents.

·        Determines student eligibility for certain types of financial aid.

·        Oversees work-study program.

·        Reports to work as scheduled by immediate supervisor.

·        Supervises student assistants.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Exceptional Functions

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

·        Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.

• Some knowledge of current institution, Regents, state and federal regulations pertaining to the collection, maintenance, and release of information.
• Ability to successfully meet the public; to create a favorable impression; and to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees.
• Ability to communicate orally, read and perform written and oral instructions, and to establish rapport with students and the general public.

Required/Desired Education, Experience and Necessary Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, Associate Degree with emphasis on business or secretarial science desired; two years working experience within an office environment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supervision:

 The Financial Aid Advisor reports to the Director of Financial Aid.