<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Counsel students regarding Financial Assistance. </li><li>Evaluates applications for student financial aid, processes documentation as it is received and performs manual analyses of need as necessary. </li><li>Conducts high school workshops on financial assistance. </li><li>Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional guidelines concerning financial assistance. </li><li>Ensures accuracy of all student records. </li><li>Awards federal, state, and private grants, loans, and work programs within specified guidelines, ensuring updates are made to reflect issuance of aid. </li><li>Supports the daily operation of the Financial Assistance office. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>State Requirement: A bachelor's degree.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>State Classification: Student Services Program Coordinator I (CB65)</p> <p>Pay Grade: GEN06</p> <p>Salary: $37,200</p> <p>Normal Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday). Summer hours will vary.</p> <p>Materials Needed:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-21)</p> </li><li> <p>Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will eventually be required of the successful candidate).</p> </li><li> <p>Resume.</p> </li><li> <p>The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.</p> </li><li> <p>FM Staff Application.</p> </li></ol> <p>To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click here.</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution</p>