Student Services Counselor - Financial Assistance

Salary : $31,561.00 Annually

Location : Florence County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 24-40

Agency : Francis Marion University

Opening Date : 04 / 12 / 2024

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please read the ad for directions on applying.

Class Code : : CB65

Position Number : : 24-40

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Summer hours will vary.

Pay Band : Band 5

Opening Date : 04 / 12 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Francis Marion University invites applications for a Student Services Counselor in the Financial Assistance Office whose duties include, but are not limited to the following :

• Counsel students regarding Financial Assistance.
• Evaluates applications for student financial aid, processes documentation as it is received and performs manual analyses of need as necessary.
• Conducts high school workshops on financial assistance.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional guidelines concerning financial assistance.

Ensures accuracy of all student records.

Awards federal, state, and private grants, loans, and work programs within specified guidelines, ensuring updates are made to reflect issuance of aid.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirement : A bachelor's degree.

FMU Requirements : strong written and oral communication skills; ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot solutions; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; ability to interact confidently with the public and with colleagues from various offices.

Preferred Qualifications

FMU Preferences : previous work experience in higher education; previous work experience in a Financial Assistance office; an understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid policies; at least three years' experience in data processing; experience with MS Office Suite; experience with Ellucian (Colleague) or similar student information system. The successful candidate will discuss in their Letter of Interest how they meet the preferred requirements for this position.

Additional Comments

Please read the ad for directions on applying.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Salary : $31,561