Augusta University ยท 4 months ago
Financial Aid Counselor 2
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.29/hr - $23.07/hr
3+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The Financial Aid Counselor 2 plays a critical role in determining eligibility for and managing the awarding of student financial aid, particularly for students in health science fields, while providing guidance and support throughout their academic journey.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide individualized guidance to students (and their families) in Health Science fields, such as medicine and dentistry, regarding financial aid eligibility
Advise on available aid programs, the distribution and renewal of awards, and complete entrance and exit counseling with loan borrowers
Counsel students on how changes such as withdrawal or not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements can affect future eligibility
Offer information on non-aid payment options (e.g., payment plans) to ensure timely payment of institutional charges
Assist students and families with FAFSA submission and completion, submission of required documentation, and the verification process
Work with students to identify and mitigate circumstances that might hinder their academic progress
Respond to student inquiries and administer student outreach regarding outstanding or incomplete applications for aid
Collaborate with federal, state and outside agencies to report aid awarded so funds can be drawn down
Also work with AU departments regarding admission, registration, academic advising and account payment regarding aid available for students
Reconcile FAFSA data with submitted documentation to verify for accuracy and resolve inconsistencies
Review and analyze FAFSA rejections and use problem solving skills to determine resolutions
Use critical thinking skills to determine if student has special circumstances warranting revisions to FAFSA data or changes to student dependency status
Revise any inaccurate data and report corrections to Department of Education
Collect and maintain proper documentation for audits
Ensure compliance with voluminous and detailed federal, state, and local statute and regulations, and often coordinate campuswide compliance
Assist with interpretation and implementation of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures related to student financial aid programs
Assist with technical functions and reporting requirements
Maintain professional currency through consistent professional development
Assist with planning and implementation of new initiatives
Participate and represent the financial aid department at events on- and off campus, required even if event is not during regular workdays or hours
Serve on various committees as needed
Assist and train other staff
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of three years of progressive experience in financial aid or work related experience
Preferred
Experience with Department of Education software (i.e. FAA Access, National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS), COD, Return to Title IV, etc.)
Knowledge of federal tax laws FA module of Ellucian Banner and CampusLogic
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
Earned vacation time
Sick leave
13 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Augusta University
Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Wertz
Vice President for Foundations & CEO, Augusta University Foundation, Inc.
Heather Roszkowski, DSc
A/VP of Cyber Defense & Enterprise Chief Information Security Officer
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