Grambling State University

Information Specialist/Financial Aid Counselor

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DEPARTMENT:	Office Of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
QUALIFICATIONS:	A Bachelor's degree required. Ability to provide counseling concerning federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends. The desired candidate must have a minimum of three years financial aid experience or related area. Must possess strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to maintain accurate and organized records; use independent judgement and initiative. Must be dedicated, outgoing and able to handle several tasks at the same time.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Organize and supervise the Service Desk area Greet parents, students, and other visitors while giving general information concerning federal, state and institutional financial aid programs Receive, stamp and post documents submitted at the Service Desk and forward them to appropriate staff members Maintain an organized appointment system for the counseling staff Send financial aid packets to students and parents Assist with parents/students financial aid workshops Other duties assigned by the Assistant Director, Fiscal Operations & Student Employment or the Director
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 9/8/2009