Financial Aid Officer

South College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College in Nashville, TN is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to support students and families through the federal aid process. This full-time role requires strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to manage documentation and verification procedures.

The position emphasizes accurate award setup, file maintenance, and timely notifications to students and parents. Bachelor’s degree is preferred; experience in financial aid or accounting is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires appropriate educational experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management preferred.
• Experience with financial aid software and systems preferred.

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 and notify for missing items.
• Complete verification of information provided by students and/or parents when required.
• Make appropriate awards and provide notification to students/parents.
• Set up awards in the administrative software accurately.
• Prepare and maintain financial aid files for each student receiving financial assistance.
• Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships and loans from federal, state, and private sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Financial aid software

Data processing tools

Job description

Financial Aid Officer

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Over 20,000 Students

11 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Financial Aid Officer Description

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

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.

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