Finance/HR Support Associate

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Athens (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for the position of Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate. This is a full-time, partially grant-funded position designed to support health science program expansion and student success as outlined by the grant objectives and support the human resources services of the college.

The Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate will work to support health science students through financial aid, and the

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 3 years full time work experience in human resources, financial aid, accounting or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and human resources policies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets, analyze data, and generate reports efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process and award financial aid to health science students ensuring all federal and state laws, and TBR policies are followed.
• Ensure the Completion Grants process aligns with THEC guidelines.
• Communicate the Completion Grant opportunity with eligible health science students.
• Ensure proper documentation has been completed and other funding sources are exhausted before Completion Grants are awarded.
• Determine Completion Grant awardees.
• Communicate with applicants regarding funding decisions.
• Coordinate Completion Grant payments with financial services.
• Complete all required grant reports.
• Maintain all college job descriptions.
• Post vacant jobs on Page Up.
• Schedule interviews and maintain interview paperwork.
• Complete new staff orientations including an introduction to policies and benefits.
• Provide oversite of Title VII including required training and management of the complaint process.
• Schedule staff training, including in-service days.
• Attend TBR required meetings and trainings.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Data analysis

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Accounting/HR or related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Human Resources

Tools

Banner

Job description

Title: Financial Aid/Human Resources Support Associate

Employee Classification: Staff Non Exempt

Institution: TCAT-Athens

Department: Finance

Campus Location: TCAT Athens

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for the position of Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate. This is a full-time, partially grant-funded position designed to support health science program expansion and student success as outlined by the grant objectives and support the human resources services of the college. The Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate will work to support health science students through financial aid, and the distribution of completion grants in accordance with THEC and grant policies. This role also includes supporting human resource activities provided by the college.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum (3) years full time work experience in human resources, financial aid, accounting or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and human resources policies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets, analyze data, and generate reports efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Human Resources.
• Higher Education Experience.
• Experience with Banner student information system.

Salary Range: $35,114 - $43,892

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong customer service skills, effective oral and written communication skills and excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships, and deal tactfully with students, faculty, staff, community partners and the public.
• Effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite with an advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to make public presentations in small or large group settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• This position requires travel to all TCAT Athens sites.

Job Duties

• Process and award financial aid to health science students ensuring all federal and state laws, and TBR policies are followed.
• Ensure the Completion Grants process aligns with THEC guidelines.
• Communicate the Completion Grant opportunity with eligible health science students.
• Ensure proper documentation has been completed and other funding sources are exhausted before Completion Grants are awarded.
• Determine Completion Grant awardees.
• Communicate with applicants regarding funding decisions.
• Coordinate Completion Grant payments with financial services.
• Complete all required grant reports.
• Maintain all college job descriptions.
• Post vacant jobs on Page Up.
• Schedule interviews and maintain interview paperwork.
• Complete new staff orientations including an introduction to policies and benefits.
• Provide oversite of Title VII including required training and management of the complaint process.
• Schedule staff training, including in-service days.
• Attend TBR required meetings and trainings.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• This position requires travel t all TCAT Athens sites.
• Occasional lifting and transport of materials may be necessary.
• Sitting, standing, walking and computer usage.