Federal Work Study -- Financial Aid (Spring 2026)

Job Title:
Federal Work Study -- Financial Aid (Spring 2026)

Location:
Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job ID:
293277

About Us
Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for answering calls and providing financial aid, admissions, and other information to students, potential students, and members of the general public.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming telephone calls; greets and assists callers in a prompt and courteous manner; answers questions and provides general information.
• Provides financial aid and/or admissions information to students, potential students and parents.
• Relays critical information to Financial Aid and/or Admissions staff.
• Directs calls to appropriate departments or personnel as needed; returns calls and takes messages.
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Performs related duties.

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Must be enrolled in at least six (6) academic credit hours.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

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 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence:
Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success:
Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity
: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging:
Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at

Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

• Pay rate is 11.00 per hour.
• Part time, up to 19 hours per week.