Financial Aid Counselor
Accounting & Finance, Software Engineering, Legal
USD 33,540-42k / year
Posted on Aug 28, 2026
Financial Aid Counselor
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This is a pooled posting for the following position numbers: 100510, 100556, 100510, & 100540
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position/Classification Title | Student Services Specialist |
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| Working Title | Financial Aid Counselor |
| Competency Level | Journey |
| Position Number | 100510 |
| Salary Grade Equivalent | GN06 |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time |
| FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
| If time limited, duration date | |
| Department Hiring Range | $33,540 - $42,000 |
| EEO-1 Category | Professionals |
| SOC Code | 43-9199 - Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other |
Position Overview
| Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! | Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu. |
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| Employee Benefits | Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The purpose of this organizational unit is to administer all of the student financial assistance, and to coordinate all of the Title IV student assistance programs, in which the institution participates, with the institutions’ other federal and non-federal programs of student financial assistance. Our population exceeds 7,500 students with over 90% receiving financial assistance through our office. This unit is responsible for the accountability of approximately $50 million in student assistance |
| Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose of this position is to counsel students, parents and the public concerning the entire range of financial aid programs. The responsibilities of this position include determining student eligibility, advising students and parents of specific financial aid opportunities and responding to correspondence. The candidate will be expected to understand and apply federal, state and university policies and procedures and must also possess a general knowledge of the Student BANNER system. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Knowledge Requirements The successful candidate must possess:
Skills
Abilities
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| Minimum Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Master’s degree from an accredited university in business, public administration or related field with 2-3 years of experience working at the Graduate Program Level is preferred; or a combination of education, training, and experience in a related field. Knowledge of graduate and Professional degree programs and resources Experience implementing workshops, orientations and/or conferences, and recruitment activities. |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | n/a |
| Pre-Employment Requirements | Pre-Employment Requirements:
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| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
| Work Hours | 8:00am - 5:00pm - Monday - Friday |
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies | No |
| Campus Security Authority Designated Position | No |
| Work Location | Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station) |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
| Required Competency | Managing Work Processes |
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| Duties | Employee must review and verify student disbursement and origination reports to ensure RPAAWARD and RPALORD match. Aid must be cancelled or decreased within three business days after report is distributed for student with less than half time class loads or zero hours. Clear all CFLags, Loan Aggs with five days after receiving report of assigned alphabet. |
| Required Competency | Decision Making |
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| Duties | Employee must meet 100% accuracy. Do Not create and Over Award or Over the Cost when keying aid to a student’s record. Employee must operate within the given parameters of authority in giving information and making obligations. Employee must clear all over awards, over need and over Cost of attendance daily and notify the student via phone, mail or email when generating a bill for the same. |
| Required Competency | Information/Records Administration |
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| Duties | Employees are required to review and accurately interpret records and information in Banner and NextGen to respond to students and parents’ inquiries. Employees must be able to collect data and input data in Banner or NextGen and perform associated tasks with the collection of those documents. Key comments on RHACOMM. Employees must adhere to university, state and federal confidentiality regulations. Scan and index documents in BDMS. In addition, file (daily, weekly or yearly) documents for each student in the appropriate office or area. |
| Required Competency | Coordination - Operations |
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| Duties | Employees shall answer and respond to telephone calls from SSA office number, Finesse telephone symposiums and emails from the departmental email account(s) and personal email as it relates to student inquiries. Respond to Chat inquiries as applicable. Review and access appropriate screens and systems to inform customers if documents are complete or incomplete and what is needed to complete the Financial Aid process or to respond to questions. Key comments on RHACOMM. Complete weekly reports, call campaigns and other duties as assigned. |
| Required Competency | Customer Service |
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| Duties | Employee must make every effort to assist students with financial need. Employee must commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof. Employee must maintain the highest level of professionalism, reflecting a commitment to the mission and goals of NCCU. |
| Required Competency | Program Management |
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| Duties | Employee must be able to gain access and be able to effectively interpret the data in the following programs/systems: FAA, COD, NSLDS, Selective Service, BANNER, BDMS, FINESSE and NextGen to review students awards for accuracy, adjustments and overages. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | SPA01493P |
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| Open Date | 08/27/2026 |
| Close Date | 09/06/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | This is a pooled posting for the following position numbers: 100510, 100556, 100510, & 100540 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Supplemental Questions
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