What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Assistant: Part-Time position at Grayson College?
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Financial Aid Assistant (part-time):
Provides mid-level clerical and administrative support to various educational programs or departments.
**This is a temporary position, with employment ending no later than 9/30/2025, or earlier if necessary.**
The salary range for this position is $14.99 to $22.49 per hour.
Provides mid-level clerical and administrative support to various educational programs or departments.
**This is a temporary position, with employment ending no later than 9/30/2025, or earlier if necessary.**
The salary range for this position is $14.99 to $22.49 per hour.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- 60% Performs clerical duties such greeting and directing students, guests, and other visitors to the appropriate person, answering phone, and responding to email requests.
- 15% Advises students/parents on the Financial Aid process and programs.
- 15% Updates student information in the Student Information System/CAMS as needed to maintain accurate records.
- 10% Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
**This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.**
Performance Measurements:
1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations related to higher education and financial aid.
3. Maintains the confidentiality of student information and other private records.
4. Greets all visitors in a courteous, friendly, timely, and professional manner.
5. Answers the telephone promptly in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
6. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor for greeting visitors.
7. Creates and maintains effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and team members in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.
8. Maintains current knowledge of computer systems and applications required to perform daily work.
9. Attends training and professional development opportunities as assigned.
2. Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations related to higher education and financial aid.
3. Maintains the confidentiality of student information and other private records.
4. Greets all visitors in a courteous, friendly, timely, and professional manner.
5. Answers the telephone promptly in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
6. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor for greeting visitors.
7. Creates and maintains effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and team members in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.
8. Maintains current knowledge of computer systems and applications required to perform daily work.
9. Attends training and professional development opportunities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals).
- Other Skills: Keyboard and 10 key calculator skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Basic customer service skills; demonstrates courtesy and respect towards others Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with aptitude to learn the phone system, email system, and other technology applications.
- Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to do the work.
- Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.
**Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.**
This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
Salary : $15 - $22
