Student Services Counselor – Financial Assistance (24-96)

Francis Marion University  and the Financial Assistance office invite applications for a Student Services Counselor whose duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Counsel students regarding Financial Assistance.
• Evaluates applications for student financial aid, processes documentation as it is received and performs manual analyses of need as necessary.
• Conducts high school workshops on financial assistance.
• 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.

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 Requirement: A bachelor’s degree.

State Classification: Student Services Program Coordinator I (CB65)
Band/Level: 4/2

Salary: $36,322

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

Materials Needed:

1. 1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 24-96)
2. 2) Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will eventually be required of the successful candidate).
3. 3) Resume.
4. 4) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
5. 5) FM Staff Application.

To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click here.

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