Financial Aid Counselor (SHRA)

The primary purpose of the Office of Admission and Financial Aid is to provide financial assistance to students and help remove the financial barriers in obtaining an education. It is the University’s goal to help each student attend UNC Asheville if that is his or her wish regardless of financial difficulties. Providing information and guidance to interested groups and individuals allows these people to successfully complete the Financial Aid process. This Financial Aid Counselor position will use a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and problem-solving which supports the office by helping to manage federal or state financial aid programs coordinating all activity, reporting, and reconciliation of the assigned program (i.e., Federal Work-Study, NC State Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Grants, Default Management) and performs other duties as required to meet organizational needs.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree. Experience with Banner Financial Aid s preferred. Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and verbal), listening, and problem-solving.

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.