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UNC Charlotte
Temporary Financial Aid Assistant
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What they do
A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.
$65,232 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Temporary Financial Aid Assistant UNC Charlotte
- 4.0 Charlotte, NC Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Temp-to-hire $16.00
- $20.
- Part-time Hours per week Up to 40 Work Schedule Monday
- Friday 8am
- 5pm Pay Rate $16.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Minimum one year experience in higher education/student services setting, preferably in Financial Aid. Knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and Policies. Duties and Responsibilities Manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with the Office of Financial Aid involving but not limited to awarding, residency, unusual enrollment, student semester enrollment, Federal Pell Grants, Federal TEACH Grant, and Transient Study processing. Performs specialized duties to support Pell Grant and TEACH Grant programs. Provides accurate and timely information about financial aid policies and procedures to current and prospective students, their families, and other campus visitors through individual meetings and outreach. Analyze and review output reports for awarding and disbursement accuracy. Resolve discrepancies. Coordinate with other institutions to resolve Pell MRR's. Process and monitor the Transient Study Program. Other duties within the scope of the role may be assigned as operational needs evolve. Other Work/Responsibilities Prefers familiarity with Return of Federal Funds (R2T4) Calculations. Answer student and staff questions regarding federal programs and their requirements. Reviews student records and makes decisions regarding aid eligibility and compliance. Collects data and provides necessary reports to senior management. Must meet time service deadlines on work as well as critical federal and state deadlines. Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 09/28/2026 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment Up to one year, may be extended to two Posting Open Date 08/28/2026 Posting Close Date 09/13/2026 Special Notes to Applicants Multiple qualified applicants may be hired from this single posting to support current department needs. Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions. Part-time temporary positions do not offer healthcare benefits, leave accrual (paid time off), or retirement entitlement (state service). Full-time temporary positions do not offer leave accrual (paid time off), or retirement entitlement (state service) benefits.- However, full-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
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