Job Description:

Transfer Specialist

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position: Transfer Specialist in the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards.

Duties include, but are not limited to: increasing transfer enrollment by communicating with and providing services to a broad base of prospective transfer students; focusing on building relationships with prospective transfer students; forging and sustaining mutually beneficial partnerships with external institutions; and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Prior experience in admissions (student recruitment) or academic advising in a college or university setting is preferred. A successful candidate should possess exceptional customer service skills; the ability to use an admissions student information system and basic computer software, including Excel and Word; the ability effectively communicate and relate to diverse populations of prospective students, ability to analyze admissions documents, especially transcripts, perform detailed work, and handle students' information in a confidential manner; ability to compare transcript work with University degree requirements and comprehend and relay institutional policies and procedures; ability to be a team player and able to work in a multi-task environment; possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as this position requires considerable phone and email contact with students; ability to establish and maintain relationships with professional staff and faculty across and outside of the University.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Interested applicants may apply online at: http://jobs.coastal.edu or in the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity at Coastal Carolina University between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants should include an application, cover letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration application must be received by August 16.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

(TL5689); full-time annual appointment position with benefits. Normal work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexible hours; night and weekend work is required.

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Tri-County Technical College invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Advisor. This position serves students at a multi-campus, progressive technical and community college located in the beautiful, upstate of South Carolina. With many surrounding cities (Charlotte, Atlanta, Columbia) within a two hour distance, this is the perfect place to call home.

We are searching for a passionate, dedicated person to serve as a Financial Aid Advisor at Tri-County Technical College. Functioning with general supervision by the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, the candidate must have knowledge, experience, and be able to interpret federal and state financial aid laws and regulations to make independent decisions to ensure compliance and support student needs.

The employee operates with high-level skills in communication, collaboration, data processing, and computer literacy. This position will leverage expertise in financial aid to ensure compliance with federal, state, college, and department policies and procedures and will provide excellent advising services to all students and parents. Ability to provide supportive and holistic advising for a wide range of student problems and concerns, to include both traditional financial aid as well as financial education/literacy.

Job Functions:

Responsible for a substantial case load that provides life-cycle processing for their cohort of students. These processes require significant breadth and depth of financial aid knowledge related to packaging, verification, loans, SAP, professional judgments, State Aid, pell LEU, SULA, UEH, default or overpayment issues, student eligibility, and citizenship review.

Counsel and assist students and parents in all aspects of student aid eligibility, application, renewal, and financial planning and assistance. Be an effective counselor by being a good listener and communicator. Educate students and parents on regulations, policies, procedures, and processes so that every student understands why we must do certain things and make certain decisions.

Complete proactive student and academic division outreach. This includes everything from: supporting FAFSA completion, student outreach, high school nights, orientation, Leading EDGE, GradFest, and in class presentations, and being a partner with academic divisions, serving on student success teams, and regularly attending specified academic division meetings.

Has ownership and expertise of current policy, impending policy changes, and running of bulk processes for one of the following (Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Direct Loans or Verification and State Aid). This policy ownership requires the employee to stay abreast with current and pending regulatory changes. Bulk processes require annual updates and per term review of forms and Banner processes. Review, recommend, and be project manager for any necessary policy, procedure, and process improvements related to the administration of your assigned area.

Financial Aid lead advisor in understanding both the regulations and available resources when working with and supporting entrance, exit and in-grace counseling. This position will manage and coordinate all entrance, exit and in-grace counseling outreach efforts. Ensure all counseling is completed in a timely manner and take the lead on any student events related to entrance, exit and in-grace efforts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year related financial aid experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in higher education and with student information systems (BANNER preferred).

The preferred candidate will be able to utilize high-level skills in communication, collaboration, data processing, computer literacy, critical thinking, creativity, organization, problem solving skills, and will possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested applicants should apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/2450609/financial-aid-advisor.  The position closes on 6/9/2019 and we will be hiring two advisors from this posting.

Converse College invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Financial Planning

The Associate Director of Financial Planning works directly with the Director of Financial Planning to provide support with office operations, personnel management, policy and procedure development, preparing reports, and other duties as assigned.  The Associate Director works with prospects, students and families to navigate the financial aid process each year from application to awarding to counseling and on financial literacy. Manages Teacher Loan program, federal direct loan programs, satisfactory academic progress, file import and processing and Return of Title IV funds.  Must remain up-to-date on federal and State regulations to ensure compliance. Must be able to communicate well with students, faculty, staff and outside agencies. Must be able to organize, control and follow through on major projects. Must have excellent computer skills. Must perform complex computer operations and write reports. Must have skills in telephone usage, interviewing techniques and the ability to research, analyze and interpret data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Counseling students and parents regarding the financial assistance process

·         Coordination of Stafford, PLUS, and alternative loan programs (certification of applications, entrance and exit interviews, monitoring enrollment status, recertification, etc.)

·         Perform daily load and analysis of ISIR files received from the U.S. Department of Education

·         Coordination of Teacher Loan Program

·         Coordination of all alternative loan programs utilizing the ELM platform

·         Coordination of the Federal TEACH Grant Program

·         Serve as liaison with Business Office

·         Serve as liaison with lending agencies

·         Serve on Appeals Committee

·         Attend State Meetings/Conferences

·         Backup for the Director in the Calculation Return of Title IV aid

·         Assist with the supervision and evaluation of Financial Planning employees

·         Fill in for Director when he is not available

·         Other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Planning

·         Organize and implement a financial literacy program for the College including monitoring and reporting of results.

JOB  SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Title IV regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to speak publicly a must.
• Knowledge of Federal and State of SC financial aid programs required.
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Prior work experience in college financial aid office setting required.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a cooperative team spirit.
• Openness to work with all Converse administrative and academic departments.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and handle confidential information in a discrete and professional manner.