Financial Aid Coordinator

West Georgia Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Georgia Technical College seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator to lead and support the financial aid team on the Coweta Campus. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines, and assist students and families with aid options.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of related experience, with travel to other campuses as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional student financial aid programs and regulations.
• Ability to work in a team, and communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily procedures in financial aid operations and acts as initial contact for processing staff.
• Interprets federal/state eligibility, student loans, and verification regulations.
• Processes applications and corrections, verifies documents, and generates notices.
• Supervises policies and procedures within the financial aid department.
• Counsels students and parents regarding financial aid options and policies.
• Assists in developing policies to meet program goals and requirements.
• Travel to other campus locations as needed.

Skills

Financial aid knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

3 years related experience

Tools

Banner System

Student information systems

Reporting software

Job description

About the Employer

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Financial Aid Coordinator

Agency

West Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003260

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$52,000.00 PER YEAR

Job Description

Job Summary: The Financial Aid Coordinator is responsible for providing secondary leadership to assist Financial Aid staff and manages a variety of daily procedures associated with Financial Aid operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Manages a variety of daily procedures associated with financial aid operations and provides initial point of contact for financial aid processing staff (25%)
• Researches and interprets federal and state eligibility, student loan, and verification regulations (15%)
• Processes applications and corrections, tracks documents, completes the verification process, generates student notifications (15%)
• Supervises and maintains up-to-date policies and procedures for selected functional areas within the financial aid department (15%)
• Counsel and advises students and parents regarding financial aid programs. (15%)
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the financial aid programs (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Competencies

• Knowledge of student financial aid processes and procedures;
• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional sources of financial aid;
• Knowledge of college, state, and federal student financial aid programs, regulations, and guidelines;
• Knowledge of institutional organization, policies, procedures, and administrative practices;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Decision making and problem-solving skills;
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Oral and written communication skills;

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, mainly located on the Coweta Campus. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 6 pm and Friday, 8 am until 12 pm. This position occasionally requires longer hours and some weekend work.

Travel

Travel to other campus locations is required, as needed. Some overnight travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Three years’ experience in an area relevant to administration of educational financial accounting, financial aid, grants, student loans, etc.;
• Working familiarity with applicable federal, state, and TCSG regulations and procedures;
• Experience using Banner System in Financial Aid;
• Experience in student information and reporting software;
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.