Francis Marion University invites applications for a Student Services Counselor in the Financial Assistance Office whose duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Counsels students regarding Financial Assistance.
• Ensures that financial aid support and information are being disseminated to prospective, incoming, and current students.
• Performs data entry, document tracking, and updates in student data system.

• Evaluates applications for student financial aid, processes documentation as it is received and performs manual analyses of need as necessary.

• Represents Financial Assistance at events both on and off campus and conducts financial assistance workshops for students.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional guidelines concerning financial assistance.
• Ensures accuracy of all student records.
• Awards federal, state, and private grants, loans, and work programs within specified guidelines, ensuring updates are made to reflect issuance of aid.

• Supports the daily operation of the Financial Assistance office.

State Requirement: A bachelor’s degree.

FMU Requirements: strong written and oral communication skills; ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot solutions; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; ability to interact confidently with the public and with colleagues from various offices.

FMU Preferences: previous work experience in higher education; previous work experience in a Financial Assistance office; an understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid policies; at least three years experience in data processing; experience with MS Office Suite; experience with Ellucian (Colleague) or similar student information system. The successful candidate will discuss in their Letter of Interest how they meet the preferred requirements for this position.

State Classification: Student Services Program Coordinator I (CB65)
Paygrade: GEN06

Salary: $37,200

Normal Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday). Summer hours will vary.

Materials Needed:

1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 25-42)

2) Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will eventually be required of the successful candidate).

3) Resume.

4) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

5) FM Staff Application.

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Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at 843-661-1202

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution