FWS-Financial Aid Assistant

Georgia Department of Revenue; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

South Georgia Technical College in Americus is seeking a Federal Work Study Financial Aid Assistant. The position provides clerical support for the Financial Aid Office at 10.00 per hour, up to 20 hours per week and 225 hours per semester.

Campus: Americus. Reports to the Financial Aid Director. Applicants must be enrolled in at least six credits, eligible for FWS, and pass a background check. Flexible scheduling accommodates class commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours for the applicable semester.
• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work Study (FWS) program.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and/or credit check, if applicable.
• Must complete all required State of Georgia employment paperwork through the Human Resources Office before beginning work.
• Students may not begin working until all required hiring and employment paperwork has been completed and approved.

Responsibilities

• Typing, filing, copying, scanning, and other general clerical duties.
• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Assisting Financial Aid staff with administrative tasks.
• Providing professional and courteous customer service to students and visitors.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student and financial aid information.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical duties

Typing

Customer service

Phone handling

Job description

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Job Title:

FWS-Financial Aid Assistant

Agency:

South Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003342

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

10.00 PER HOUR, 20 HOURS A WEEK, 225 HOURS PER SEMESTER.

Job Description:

Federal Work Study – Financial Aid Assistant

Campus:
Americus

Job Responsibilities

The Financial Aid Office is seeking a Federal Work Study student to provide clerical and administrative support for daily office operations. Responsibilities include:

• Typing, filing, copying, scanning, and other general clerical duties.


• Answering and directing phone calls.


• Assisting Financial Aid staff with administrative tasks.


• Providing professional and courteous customer service to students and visitors.


• Maintaining confidentiality of student and financial aid information.


• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours for the applicable semester.


• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year.


• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work Study (FWS) program.


• Must be making satisfactory academic progress.


• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and/or credit check, if applicable.


• Must complete all required State of Georgia employment paperwork through the Human Resources Office before beginning work.


• Students may not begin working until all required hiring and employment paperwork has been completed and approved.

Background Requirements

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Compensation

$10.00 per hour

Hours

The student may work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week , based on Federal Work Study eligibility and available funding. Work schedules will be flexible to accommodate the student’s class schedule.

Students may work no more than 225 hours per semester.

Reports To

Financial Aid Director

Application Deadline

Until filled.

Notice

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, shall be conducted on candidates prior to employment with South Georgia Technical College.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.