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November 6, 2024
VOORHEES UNIVERSITY
Denmark
FULL TIME
Financial Aid Counselor - Federal/State Programs Coordinator
ABOUT VOORHEES UNIVERSITY
Voorhees University is a private, diverse, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located in rural Denmark, South Carolina, the University serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The University offers each student a comprehensive general education experience coupled with professional education in the values-centered liberal arts environment that supports educational opportunities designed to help prepare students to function in a diverse and increasingly technological society. Accordingly, the University seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who coalesce intellect and faith in pursuit of life-long learning, healthy living, the betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.
PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE AND SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the University’s mission, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, 10th President of Voorhees University has issued the charge and call to action articulated through the University’s mantra: Begin. Believe. Become. that will advance Voorhees University to The Next Level of Excellence. President Hopkins believes and expects that Voorhees University will be nationally recognized as a premier, comprehensive liberal arts institution focused on student success, excellence and integrity. Through this charge, greater emphasis will be placed on high performing learners, highly accomplished faculty and staff, an involved community, and a supportive and dedicated alumni base.
Position: Financial Aid Counselor: Federal/State Programs Coordinator
Department/Division: Financial Aid/Business & Fiscal Affairs
Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Type/Duration: Full Time/12 months
Position Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some extended hours and travel may be required)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Please submit an employment application, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, resume, and relevant transcript to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Voorhees University is a private, diverse, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located in rural Denmark, South Carolina, the University serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The University offers each student a comprehensive general education experience coupled with professional education in the values-centered liberal arts environment that supports educational opportunities designed to help prepare students to function in a diverse and increasingly technological society. Accordingly, the University seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who coalesce intellect and faith in pursuit of life-long learning, healthy living, the betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.
PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE AND SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the University’s mission, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, 10th President of Voorhees University has issued the charge and call to action articulated through the University’s mantra: Begin. Believe. Become. that will advance Voorhees University to The Next Level of Excellence. President Hopkins believes and expects that Voorhees University will be nationally recognized as a premier, comprehensive liberal arts institution focused on student success, excellence and integrity. Through this charge, greater emphasis will be placed on high performing learners, highly accomplished faculty and staff, an involved community, and a supportive and dedicated alumni base.
Position: Financial Aid Counselor: Federal/State Programs Coordinator
Department/Division: Financial Aid/Business & Fiscal Affairs
Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Type/Duration: Full Time/12 months
Position Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some extended hours and travel may be required)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes financial aid applications and determine eligibility and award accordingly.
- Certify loan promissory notes and prepare for transmission to guarantor.
- Maintain financial aid folders on all traditional students receiving state, federal and/or private financial assistance to ensure no audit exceptions in this area.
- Request U.S. Dept. Of Education Verification documents and complete the Verification Process according to federal guidelines.
- Responsible for data entry for assigned students to include application processing, ISIR corrections, award notifications and revisions, if required.
- Coordinates and supervises the award notification process in absence of associate Director.
- Conduct Registrations and Information Sessions for freshmen, transfer and new students.
- Ensure that all financial aid awarded is credited to student accounts in a timely manner to include certifying loan and submitting the promissory note to Student Loan Coordinator for transmitting to Guarantor.
- Counsel students and parents in the financial aid concerning the types of assistance available and the application procedure.
- Calculate student eligibility for financial aid according to state and federal regulations and award accordingly.
- Do comprehensive follow-up to ensure that students apply for financial aid in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all files are complete before releasing aid to students' accounts.
- In absence of Assistant Director, coordinate the aid transfer for disbursing to Business Office for crediting to student accounts; initiate Disbursement procedure and punt Disbursement and Adjustment Reports for review by Director and Comptroller.
- Supervise Registration Line in absence of Associate Director.
- Conduct Adult and Continuing Education Registrations, Financial Aid Workshops and Information Sessions.
- Process and submit the electronic reporting for Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal SEOG programs as outlined and detailed according the rules and regulations of the Department of Education and the policies and procedures outlined by the university.
- Process and submit the electronic report for requesting of the South Carolina Tuition Grant Program.
- Reconciliation of the SCTG program. Review and ensure that all SCTG awardees eligibility are met prior to requesting State Grant Funds.
- Process and submit the electronic report for requesting of the South Carolina LIFE and HOPE Scholarship programs funds for eligible students.
- Prepare South Carolina LIFE, HOPE, and SCTG scholarship transmittals for submission to the Business Office for crediting to student’s account.
- Reconcile SC LIFE and HOPE Scholarship funds with the SC Commission on Higher Education and the Institution’s Disbursement Report to ensure no audit exceptions in the state grant programs.
- Prepare Washington, DC LEAP, DC CAP, and DC Tuition Transmittals and request from The District of Columbia and submission to the Fiscal Affairs office for crediting to student’s account.
- Assist in Preparation and submission of the annual FISAP Report to the C.S. Department of Education.
- Supervise Federal Work-Study Students in absence of Assistant Director.
- All other duties as required for the successful operation and administration of the Office of Financial Aid and the state, federal and private financial aid programs it administers..
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
- Standard Office Environment.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a detail oriented environment.
- Candidate must be committed to a team-oriented work environment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Please submit an employment application, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, resume, and relevant transcript to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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