Assistant Director, Financial Aid – College Plan of Study Position Available In Hall, Georgia

Assistant Director, Financial Aid – College Plan of Study
University of North Georgia
in Oakwood, GA

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Full-Time

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Salary $54,778

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06/20/2025

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286791 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director in Financial Aid on the Gainesville campus. Financial Aid seeks an experienced aid professional to oversee federal, state, institutional, and VA compliance across all undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director CPOS will work across university offices to monitor all aspects of College Plan of Study including communication with students, parents, and advisors. Responsibilities Provide excellent customer service to all students. Evaluate to make sure UNG Financial aid Customer service standards are being implemented and followed by all team members through emails, in person meetings and zoom meeting. Provide leadership to the customer service team.
Establish regular check-ins with each of

UNG CPOS

partner with a clear communication channels. Identify areas of inconsistency and recommendations for improvement. Assess current aid practices and provide reports and recommendations to leadership
Respond to student and advisor inquiries about courses not counting in Plan of Studies
Monitor and interpret federal regulations that affect CPOS and any impacts on university policies and practices.
Support aid officers involved in awarding Veteran’s (VA) Benefits to ensure compliance with Department of Defense standards. Provide support for DoD audits. Work with appropriate offices to ensure compliance with VA disclosure standards.
Conduct training for aid representatives and provide support for questions from aid staff. Conduct monthly training modules designed specifically for the UNG community specifically on CPOS challenges.
Assist with high school events, open houses, and orientations
Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of routine office equipment and procedures.
Knowledge of various software programs
Knowledge of financial aid application procedures and forms.
Requires effective communication skills.
Accurate typing/data entry skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to utilize BANNER or a similar relational database. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree
Five years of experience as financial aid, bank, or compliance.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Completion of all NASFAA Credentials or the NASFAA Financial Aid Administrator Certification Proposed Salary Minimum Starting Salary $54,778 Required Documents to Attach Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references. 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 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. Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position requires security clearance.

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