Financial Aid Officer

South College of Tennessee, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College Knoxville Campus invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Officer. This full-time role supports student financial aid processes and services at the Knoxville Campus, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

The Financial Aid Officer assists students and parents in applying for federal aid, collects documentation, verifies information, and prepares aid awards. A team-oriented candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial aid or accounting/management preferred.
• Experience with financial aid software and systems preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting practices and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Meet and counsel with students and parents regarding federal aid.
• Collect documentation and notify missing items.
• Verify information and set up awards in the system.
• Prepare and maintain financial aid files for recipients.
• Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

Description

Financial Aid Officer

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Financial Aid Officer Description

The South College Knoxville Campus invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Officer at the Knoxville Campus. The Financial Aid Officer position is a full-time staff member who assists in the student financial aid processes and services at the Knoxville Campus. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills.

General Responsibilities

• Meet and counsel with students and parents regarding the process of applying for and receiving federal aid. Assist students and parents with the completion of forms and documents required to secure financial aid.
• Collect all documentation required from students and/or parents. Provide notification of any missing documentation to appropriate student and/or parents.
• Complete verification of the information provided by the students and/or parents when required.
• Make the appropriate awards and provide notification to the students and/or parents.
• Accurately set up awards in the administrative software.
• Prepare and maintain financial aid files for each student receiving financial assistance.
• Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans from the federal, state, and private sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Appropriate educational experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• Experience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management preferred
• Experience with financial aid software and systems preferred
• General knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications.