Financial Aid Counselor University of North Carolina Asheville - 4.0 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $44,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Program management Banner Financial aid application processing Mid-level Bachelor's degree Financial records management Working with students Student support Communication skills Educational assistance administration Student loans Full Job Description Financial Aid Counselor Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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. Posting Details Position Information Posting Number S0700 Classification Title Student Services Specialist Overall Position Competency Journey Working Title Financial Aid Counselor Position Number 000310 FLSA Non-Exempt NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN09 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only) Recruitment Range $40,000-$44,000 Position Summary The primary purpose of the Office of 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 Academic Affairs 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 Qualifications Notice Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Minimum Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge & Experience with Banner Financial Aid. Ability to demonstrated excellence in communication (written and verbal), listening, and problem-solving. Ability to manage multiple priorities and a strong attention to detail. 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.

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//oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles Posting Detail Information 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. Posting Date 07/02/2026 Closing Date 07/23/2026 Open Until Filled No Background/E-Verify UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. University Safety The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? UNC Asheville website The Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Ed Jobs Indeed Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn HERC NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security) UNC System website (northcarolina.edu) X (formerly Twitter) Circa (formerly Local Job Network) NorthCarolinaDiversity.com Other Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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