Financial Aid Assistant

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JOB TITLE: Financial Aid Assistant

Reports to: Director of Financial Aid

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Job Purpose:

The Financial Aid Assistant serves as the first contact in the Financial Aid department as well as supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our university and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.

Nature of Duties:

Handle student/visitor traffic, phones, and email
Process and circulate office mail
Answer questions concerning financial aid
Process and reconcile documents for Institutional Loans
Input student information into a database
Process outside scholarships/aid and weekly refund checks
Run offer letters
Order office supplies
Schedule appointments
Package and award financial aid
Assist other Financial Aid staff with requesting, applying, and reconciling aid
Provide assistance in coverage for others in the department upon their absence
Perform other duties as assigned

Physical requirements:

Regularly engage in conversations and listen attentively
Frequently stand, walk, and use hands for various tasks such as typing, filing, stuffing envelopes, and putting office supplies away
Occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time on-site position
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Potential for some evenings and weekends

Travel:

No travel expected for this position

Experience and Training:

3 years experience as Staff Assistant I or equivalent
Typing speed of 40 wpm or higher
Good communication skills
Sensitivity to customer service and confidentiality
Proficiency with MS Office Suite; spreadsheet experience a plus
Ability to perform basic accounting functions
Familiarity with financial aid preferred

Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision with outline suggestions for unusually complex or unprecedented situations

Education:

College degree preferred, high school education or equivalent required
Familiarity with business practices; preferably in an office setting university background

Other Requirements:

A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital
Ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission

Institutional Commitment:

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Application Process:

Interested parties may forward their completed Asbury University Application, signed Application Insert and required essay (located at the bottom of the application insert), and resume to the Human Resources Office via email at human.resources@asbury.edu or by mail at:

Human Resources

Asbury University

1 Macklem Drive

Wilmore, KY 40390

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Department: Administrative Support
Job Type: Staff
Status: Non-Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled