Financial Aid Specialist

Financial Aid Specialist

Employer

Wayne Community College
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Phone: 919-735-5151

Job Location

Goldsboro, NC 

Salary/Grade

$28,056 - $35,070

Benefits

State of NC Benefits

Job Category

  • Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Closes: Friday, July 9, 2021

Target Start Date

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Expected Work Hours

M-F

Reports to

Associate Director, Financial Aid

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Three to five  years of relevant experience in financial aid, financial counseling, or a customer service related field is required. Must have effective and efficient use of computers and related software including Microsoft Office, financial aid tracking software, and the Internet; possess outstanding customer service skills along with excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be able to maintain access to Department of Education systems. A National Career Readiness Certificate and Bilingual are preferred. 

*Previous applicants need not reapply. 

Position Description

The Financial Aid Specialist will promote the availability of financial aid and advise students of eligibility for all federal, state, internal, and some external financial aid programs. Complete student verification process for eligibility and ensure accuracy of information for file completion and compliance prior to making an award offer to the student. Perform data entry functions using the College’s software, Ellucian Colleague, and the U.S. Department of Education’s web-based programs for federal application processing including the import of Institutional Student Information Records (ISIR), reviewing student aid eligibility and other financial aid functions. Assist with offer packaging and enrollment verification and certification of state grant funding via the state-supported website.  Manage an assigned caseload of student financial aid records, including verification, award administration, and notifying students of revised award offers and monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the end of each term.  Assist with the maintenance of a federal or state program for compliance and reconciliation. Provide financial aid information to prospective and current students and work with internal and external college constituents for internal and community-based financial aid workshops, attend recruiting events, and participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of financial aid regulations and processes.  Provide updates on program policy changes or new regulations as they occur. Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to serving on institutional committees as appointed. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

 

If selected for employment, the applicant must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening.

 

INSTITUTION:  Wayne Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system.  Located in Goldsboro, NC, the College serves Wayne and adjoining counties.  Wayne Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  A Tobacco Free Campus as of August 1, 2009.

How to Apply

Submit an employment application and all supporting materials, including copies of certifications, post-secondary transcripts, resume, and cover letter via ApplicantOne at https://www.waynecc.edu/jobs.  No paper applications will be accepted.  Applications will be screened, and the most qualified applicants interviewed.  All applicants will be notified once the position has been filled.

Job Post Contact

Human Resources: wcc-hr@waynecc.edu