Financial Aid Coordinator

State-of-Georgi; Waco (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, through West Georgia Technical College, is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator to oversee a range of financial aid operations at the Coweta Campus. This role leads daily processing activities, supports staff, and ensures compliance with federal/state regulations.

The position emphasizes advising students and families on aid programs, developing policies, and maintaining up-to-date procedures to meet program goals. Travel to other campus locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and procedures.
• Experience with Banner System in Financial Aid.
• Ability to work in a team and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procedures in financial aid operations and serve as initial contact.
• Research and interpret eligibility and verification regulations.
• Process applications and corrections and generate notifications.
• Supervise policies for the financial aid department.
• Counsel students and parents regarding financial aid programs.
• Assist with policy development to meet program goals.
• Travel to other campus locations as required.

Skills

Financial aid processes

Federal/state regulations

Student counseling

Policies & procedures

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Banner System

Student information systems

Job description

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.

Essential Functions:

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

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