Financial Aid Advisor

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653> policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct>. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
 

The Financial Aid Advisor (State Programs Coordinator) serves as a key member of our Financial Aid Office, coordinating all state scholarship and grant programs.
The advisor serves one-fifth of student applicants, providing comprehensive guidance on aid programs, HOPE eligibility, and academic progress requirements. The role extends to conducting financial aid presentations at various on-campus and off-campus workshops.
The position demands exceptional multitasking abilities, strong initiative, attention to detail, and a flexible approach to prioritizing tasks. Success requires a positive attitude and a deep commitment to supporting students' financial access to education, aligning with the broader missions of the Financial Aid Office and Enrollment Management Team

Advising - 40
' Provide caring, one-on-one support to 20% of all students and their families understand federal, state, and institutional financial aid options.
' Explain how to apply for and maintain federal aid, state aid, institutional and other aid guiding students through these options via in-person meetings, phone conversations and email correspondence
' Delivering timely and personalized assistance
Coordinating/ Data processing - 45
- Processing all state scholarship and grant programs including transmitting data and applications to state agencies  
- Ensuring accurate data entry for financial aid 
- Certifying applications for student aid programs  
- Determining eligibility for specific programs 
- Invoicing for and assisting in reconciling state program funding
Outreach - 10
- Serve as a Financial Aid Office representative at student and parent events 
- Participate in campus visitation programs  
- Present financial Aid information for various on campus and on campus events
Other - 5
- Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor  
- Assists other team members during peak periods  
- Adapts to changing priorities and workplace needs  
- Participates in special projects as needed

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience
1-3 years of professional experience

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

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