Job Summary
The Office of Student Financial Aid awards financial assistance to eligible students in support of their educational goals. We strive to provide timely service and a caring, responsive environment for Georgia Gwinnett students. The office is in need of an FWS student assisting in outreach activities to local high schools and admissions events. This position may assist with everyday operations within the office.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions -
Accompany FAO staff to local high schools to assist families at FAFSA completion events.
Assist with financial aid reports, file maintenance, mailing letters, making copies, faxing documents and assisting counselors with special projects as needed.
Responds to student emails and/or voicemails.
Assist students in the financial aid triage area.
Attend workshops, trainings, and departmental meetings as needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Must have a Federal Work Study award.
Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Georgia Gwinnett College
Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment.
Must be in good conduct standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment.
Must have reliable transportation. Many events are in the evenings and/or Saturdays.
Must be able to handle confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced computer skills and the use of a fax machine, copier and printer are a plus.
Conditions of Employment
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of 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.
Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.