Financial Aid Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Charlotte, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $39K - $43K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ April 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist to manage reports related to federal grants, including Pell Grant and TEACH Grant, and to handle daily federal grant file imports and exports. The specialist will serve as the point of contact for the Transient Study program and Special Rule Pell Grant, provide financial aid counseling via multiple communication channels, and support withdrawal processing and study abroad programs.

Highlights

Manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports for federal grants and transient study processing.
Import and export federal grant files to the Department of Education daily.
Serve as primary contact for Transient Study program and Special Rule Pell Grant adjustments.
Provide financial aid counseling via telephone, email, and in person.
Backup support for withdrawal processing, study abroad, and part of term procedures.
Collaborate with partner offices to ensure federal compliance and timely processes.
Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft and/or Google Suite preferred, with intermediate skills.
Preferred prior experience in higher education financial aid, federal/state regulations, and student records.
Salary range from $39,058 to $43,000; position classified as Student Services Specialist - Journey.