Financial Aid Counselor Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Financial Aid Counselor
University of North Carolina at Asheville
in Asheville, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$41,000-$44,000

Posted:

05/02/2025

Application Due:

05/21/2025

Category:

Financial Aid Posting Number:

S0654 Overall Position Competency

Journey Position Number:

000309 NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN07 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range:

$41,000-$44,000 Position Summary The primary purpose of the Office of Admission and Financial Aid is to provide financial assistance to students and help remove the financial barriers in obtaining an education. It is the University’s goal to help each student attend UNC Asheville if that is his or her wish regardless of financial difficulties. Providing information and guidance to interested groups and individuals allows these people to successfully complete the Financial Aid process. This Financial Aid Counselor position will use a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and problem-solving which supports the office by helping to manage federal or state financial aid programs coordinating all activity, reporting, and reconciliation of the assigned program (i.e., Federal Work-Study, NC State Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Grants, Default Management) and performs other duties as required to meet organizational needs. Division
Admission & Financial Aid Department
Financial Aid Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time Months per

Year:

12 Months Time Limited Position
No If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable Minimum Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Education/Experience/Skills The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree. Experience with Banner Financial Aid s preferred. Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and verbal), listening, and problem-solving. Work Schedule and Hours Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Occasional time on evenings and weekends may be needed to meet the needs of the department. Competency Profile
http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles Special Instructions Summary Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Closing Date:

05/21/2025
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to equality of educational experiences for students and is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. UNC Asheville will not discriminate against students, applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation•, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, or privileges of University-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of University facilities. •UNC Asheville acknowledges and understands that the category of sexual orientation is not a protected category under Federal or State law and therefore can not be grieved beyond campus level.
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