Student Financial Aid Specialist

GainRep; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carteret Community College is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Coordinator to provide financial aid services to students. The coordinator will assist with FAFSA processing, respond to inquiries, and manage records to ensure accuracy.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, one year of clerical work, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Colleague or NC Community College System is preferred. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, accounting or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• One year of clerical work experience in an office environment.
• Familiar with the Federal tax return and filing process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and other information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the electronic processing of FAFSA.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to financial aid emails, and assist students who visit the office.
• Monitor drop/withdraw reports for financial aid and veteran students.
• Create and publish relevant financial aid forms.
• Ensure financial aid files are complete and accurate.
• Monitor and evaluate satisfactory academic progress of students.
• Package Federal and State aid.
• Assist with financial aid workshops.
• Serve on College committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, and employee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Tax return knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in business/accounting or related field

Job description

Carteret Community College is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Coordinator to provide financial aid services to students. The coordinator will assist with FAFSA processing, respond to inquiries, and manage records to ensure accuracy.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, one year of clerical work, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Colleague or NC Community College System is preferred. Evening/weekend hours may be required.