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Benefits of Working at UNCW

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UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of

UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at

UNCW or any other university within the

UNC System. In addition,

UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one

UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee,

UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our ,and the , many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range $43,000 - $46,000

Vacancy Number S02413

Position Title Student Services Specialist

Working Title Senior Financial Aid Counselor

Competency Level Journey

Home Department Financial Aid Admin - 30140

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

This position is assigned to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (

OSFA) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (

UNCW).

UNCW operates at a student enrollment of about 18,000 and

OSFA is expected to serve any of those students seeking financial aid assistance, any prospective students/families, as well as students who receive benefits that require coordination through the

OSFA. The

OSFA currently serves approximately 65% of the student body. This includes federal and financial assistance, Veterans educational benefits, all tuition waivers, all scholarships, all institutional aid and all non-institutional aid. Typical office contact is 18,000 calls and 3,500 visits. The major functions of the department include: * Management of funds exceeding $150 million * Receiving and/or processing aid applications from approximately 25,000 students each year (this includes all admitted students- some do not matriculate) * Monitoring records and procedures for compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and

NCAA athletics rules * Providing federal, state, and donor reports, and providing general financial aid advising and counseling to current and prospective students and their family. * Due to the national financial aid processing and delivery system, admission decision notification, and timing of orientation/billing, the heavier portions of the work are concentrated during March, April, June, July, and the first two weeks of each semester.

College Stdnt Engagement, Enrllmnt and Retent - 301 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,

UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,

UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-

BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned

UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Senior Financial Aid Counselor administers all financial aid programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules, regulations, and requirements. This position Advises, counsels, and educates students, prospective students, and their respective family members as it relates to their financial eligibility. As senior counselor, the position will support management by taking on other projects as assigned to include, but not limited to, State Grant and Federal Loan reconciliation/processing, subsequentISIRand compliance reviews, and a larger caseload.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Knowledge of the federal, state and institutional requirements concerning financial aid.
• Four years of financial aid experience
• Knowledge of military benefits
• Preferred skills include: interpersonal skills, crisis management, and communication skills. Experience in Banner, Enrollment Manager (VA Benefits software) and Perceptive Content (Image Now) is preferred

Required Certifications or licensure

FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year 12 Months

Work Days Monday - Friday, with hybrid remote work opportunities

Work Hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Position Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number 1657

Job Posting Date 05/03/2024

Posting Close Date 05/20/202