Part Time Temporary Sr. Program Specialist - Financial Aid

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.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part Time Temporary Sr. Program Specialist - Financial Aid. The Part Time Temporary Senior Program Specialist will assist with all the functions of the Operations team including balancing state funds, federal funds, verification, CPOS and other functions as needed.

• Audits all state funded student awards and takes action to correct the issues. This involves pulling reports from GFSC and comparing them to Financial Aid and Business Office accounts on a student-by-student basis. Accounts include GA HERO, HOPE Grant, HOPE GED, HOPE Scholarship (Associate and Bachelor), Dual Enrollment, Public Safety Grant, GA ROTC Future Officers, ROTC Grants, Zell Miller Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship (Associate and Bachelor), GA Student Access Loan, GA Military Scholarship ,GA National Guard and REACH. This position serves as the internal auditor for the State Funds, and prepares and examines financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate so that UNG runs efficiently.
• Reconciles all funds listed above on both a monthly and yearly basis. End-of-year reconciliation for each of the funds listed above must be completed by deadlines established by GSFC (usually in June) so that UNG will be in compliance and continue receiving funding for summer and the following year.
• Performs data exchange between UNG and Georgia Student Finance Commission. This includes invoicing GSFC for funds, downloading student applications, and downloading high school files regarding HOPE eligibility. These data exchanges are between UNG's BANNER and GSFC's SURFER.
• Assists counselors with returns of state funds and payment of retroactive state funds. Adjusts reconciliations of previous terms when they are affected by these changes.
• Assist  with federal verification of federal FAFSA records including C-codes review and PELL LEU.
• Assist with Loan processing, NSLDS records and balancing of funds.
• Other assignments as determined by the Associate Director of Operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of financial aid regulations mandated by the institution, the state and the federal government. 
• Knowledge in the area of technology sufficient to understand and utilize software and processes.  
• Effective time management skills; excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to understand technical and regulatory requirements for transmission and receipt of data files.

• Bachelor's degree
• Ten years of financial aid experience.
• Or a combination of education and experience.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references. 

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.

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.

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
 

• Position of Trust + Education