Financial Aid Asst Federal Work Study Student

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Federal Work Study student to assist in the Financial Aid Office on-campus. The role includes clerical duties, customer service to students and families, and data entry to support financial aid processing.

Under supervision, you will review Banner screens, interact with the public by phone and in person, and complete the FAFSA-related steps and employment applications required for federal aid eligibility.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College.
• Completed a FAFSA and be identified as being eligible for federal aid.
• Complete a Federal Work-Study Employment Application.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Financial need and PELL eligible.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, performs accounting-related clerical duties that require familiarity with basic financial aid functions.
• Provides quality external and internal customer service including interaction with students, parents, faculty, and general public.
• Provides quality external and internal customer service via telephone.
• Reviews financial aid Banner screens and documents.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as answering telephones, data entry, and/or related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College

Completed FAFSA

Federal Work-Study Employment Application

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Financial Aid Asst Federal Work Study Student

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002456

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Job Description

Position: Federal Work Study Student – Financial Aid Assistant

Location: Financial Aid Department, on-campus

Nature of Duties

• Under supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, performs accounting-related clerical duties that require familiarity with basic financial aid functions.
• Provides quality external and internal customer service including interaction with students, parents, faculty, and general public.
• Provides quality external and internal customer service via telephone.
• Reviews financial aid Banner screens and documents.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as answering telephones, data entry, and/or related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College
• Completed a FAFSA and be identified as being eligible for federal aid
• Complete a Federal Work-Study Employment Application

Additional 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.

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of 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. Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact: Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students - 706.641.5032, [e-mail] Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees - 706.649.1883, [e-mail] Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) - 706.649.1442, [e-mail] All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.