Student Financial Aid Advisor

North Carolina Central University; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

11-12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university in Durham, invites applications for the Student Services Specialist who counsels students, parents and the public on the full range of financial aid programs.

The role requires applying federal, state and university policies, determining eligibility, and using Banner and other systems; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university in business, public administration or related field with 2-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students, parents and the public concerning the entire range of financial aid programs.
• Determine student eligibility and advise on specific financial aid opportunities.
• Respond to correspondence and apply federal, state and university policies; possess knowledge of the Banner system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning and prioritizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner/NextGen systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university in Durham, invites applications for the Student Services Specialist who counsels students, parents and the public on the full range of financial aid programs.

The role requires applying federal, state and university policies, determining eligibility, and using Banner and other systems; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.