SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE
Job Description
Working Title: Administrative Assistant for Financial Aid
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.
Reports to work as scheduled by immediate 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 Assistant Assistant reports to the Director of Financial Aid.