Temporary Financial Aid Assistant

University of North Carolina - Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Temporary Financial Aid Assistant to support reporting, awarding, and disbursement processes in an administrative setting.

The role focuses on Pell and TEACH Grant programs, student information dissemination, and coordination with other institutions to resolve federal aid discrepancies. Strong MS Office and Google Suite skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with one year of related office experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement and qualification diversity.
• Experience in higher education or student services, preferably financial aid, and knowledge of federal/state regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly financial aid reports including awarding, residency, enrollment, Federal Pell Grants, TEACH Grant, and Transient Study processing.
• Support Pell Grant and TEACH Grant programs with specialized duties.
• Provide timely information about financial aid policies to students, families, and visitors through meetings and outreach.
• Analyze and verify awarding and disbursement reports, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinate with other institutions to resolve Pell MRRs and monitor the Transient Study Program.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Education

High school diploma with 1 year office experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is hiring a Temporary Financial Aid Assistant. The role involves managing various financial aid reports, supporting Pell and TEACH Grant programs, providing accurate information to students and families, and coordinating with other institutions to resolve discrepancies related to federal aid.

Highlights

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly financial aid reports including awarding, residency, enrollment, Federal Pell Grants, TEACH Grant, and Transient Study processing.
• Support Pell Grant and TEACH Grant programs with specialized duties.
• Provide timely information about financial aid policies to students, families, and visitors through meetings and outreach.
• Analyze and verify awarding and disbursement reports, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinate with other institutions to resolve Pell MRRs and monitor the Transient Study Program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• High school diploma with one year related office experience or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education or student services, preferably financial aid, and knowledge of federal and state regulations preferred.
• Pay rate ranges from $16.00 to $20.60 per hour.
• Temporary part-time position with up to 40 hours per week, no leave or retirement benefits, but possible eligibility for a High-Deductible Health Plan.