FWS-Financial Aid Assistant

State-of-Georgi; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

South Georgia Technical College in Americus invites applications for a Federal Work Study – Financial Aid Assistant in the Financial Aid Office. You will perform clerical tasks, answer phones, file, scan, and support staff while upholding confidentiality of student and financial aid information.

The position requires enrollment in at least six credit hours, eligibility for Federal Work Study, and passing a background check.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least six 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 program.

Responsibilities

• Typing, filing, copying, scanning, and clerical duties.
• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Providing courteous customer service to students and visitors.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student and financial aid information.

Skills

Clerical duties

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

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:FWS-Financial Aid AssistantAgency:South Georgia Technical CollegeJob Requisition ID:JR0000003342Shift: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 AssistantCampus:AmericusJob ResponsibilitiesThe 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.RequirementsMust 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 RequirementsCandidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.Compensation$10.00 per hourHoursThe 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 ToFinancial Aid DirectorApplication DeadlineUntil filled.Application InstructionsComplete the SGTC Application through the Careers @ SGTC section of the South Georgia Technical College website.For additional assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at [phone] or [phone] , or email [e-mail] or [e-mail] .NoticePursuant 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 EmployerThe 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.