Federal Work Study - Financial Aid PT WCC

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Job Title:
Federal Work Study - Financial Aid PT WCC
Agency:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007919
Shift:
Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$14.00 PER HOUR
Job Description:
Federal Work StudyFinancial Aid Office AssistantPart TimeWalker County Campus
Job Summary:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Federal Work Study (FWS) position of Financial Aid Office Assistant to be located on the Walker County Campus and will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position will report to the Director of Financial Aid. This position will help support the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department, which may include assisting at the Help Center front desk, answering telephone calls, and providing appropriate information and assistance to prospective and current students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the general public. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option. The successful candidate will be actively enrolled as a student and can work up to nineteen (19) hours per week. Work hours may vary occasionally based upon operational needs. Students cannot work during scheduled class times, holidays, or outside business hours (8 am to 4 pm).
Duties/Responsibilities:
Greet and assist students, staff, and visitors in person, by phone, and via email in a courteous and professional manner
Respond to general inquiries regarding financial aid
Assist with filing, scanning, copying, and organizing student documents
Perform data entry tasks accurately and maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned by Financial Aid staff to support office efficiency
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have a current and complete FAFSA on file
Students must be a US Citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible classification of non-citizens
Student must demonstrate significant unmet financial need as determined by GNTC according to federal guidelines based on their FAFSA application
Students must be enrolled at GNTC and registered in 6 or more credit hours during the semesters they are working
Students must be in good academic standing at the institution and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students must be able to pass a mandatory background check
Qualifications:
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer usage
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Good customer service skills and a willingness to learn
Salary/Hours: $14.00 per hour.
Benefits: No benefits available for Federal Work Study
Application Deadline: Ongoing as Needed/Available.
Physical Demands:
Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.
If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.
Application Process:
All application packets MUST be completed via the Team Georgia Careers website: https://careers.georgia.gov/. We do not accept applicant resumes, transcripts, etc. in any other format except through the application process on the Team Georgia Careers website. In order for your application to be considered complete, please attach Resume, professional references, and education credentials such as licenses, certifications, and transcripts, if applicable and those will be verified prior to beginning employment. Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen. No phone calls or emails please.
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Equal Opportunity Employer
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I Room 105, 706-516-5184, lmcentire@gntc.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED - Financial need and PELL eligible - Be enrolled as a student at the location seeking employment - Satisfactory academic progress for Federal Student Aid programs
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Skills
Excel, SAP, Data Entry