Financial Aid Officer - Competency Based Education

South College of North Carolina, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College of North Carolina, Inc in Knoxville is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Officer to assist in the financial aid processes for students. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organization skills, providing critical support for federal financial aid applications and managing documentation.

This role includes counseling students, certifying grants and scholarships, and maintaining accurate financial aid files. Candidates should have relevant educational experience and preferably a Bachelor's Degree.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Financial Aid/Title IV practices and regulations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and counsel students regarding federal financial aid applications.
• Collect all required documentation from students.
• Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Knowledge of Federal Financial Aid

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Financial Aid Software

Job description

Financial Aid Officer

Job Description

Salary

$50,000+ based upon experience

Benefits

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

Financial Aid Officer Description

The South College Competency Based Education (CBE) Campus invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Officer at the Knoxville: Parkside 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 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.
• Provide notification of any missing documentation to appropriate students.
• Complete verification of the information provided by the students and/or parents when required.
• Make the appropriate awards and provide notification to the students.
• 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 Senior Director of Financial Aid or Assistant Director of Financial Aid.
• Working specifically with Competency Based Education programs that operate on a subscription basis.

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.
• Knowledge of Federal Financial Aid/Title IV practices and regulations strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications.