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Job Title:  

Financial Aid Specialist

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001406

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$33,750

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for performing professional and administrative duties associated with the delivery of student financial aid services.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Collects and reviews financial aid applications to determine completeness and eligibility
• Determines eligibility and awards financial aid applicants using various software packages; processes applications and corrections, tracks documents, completes the verification process
• Requests additional information for incomplete or inconsistent applications to perform accurate needs analysis
• Counsels and advises students and parents concerning financial aid and VA opportunities and application processes
• Assists with front-counter duties as needed
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development activities; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional sources of financial aid
• Knowledge of institutional organization, policies, procedures, and administrative practices
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experience

              Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Financial Aid and BANNER experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaried
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience 
• Eligible for benefits

NOTICES

• For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Director at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255.
• All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.
• References will be checked.
• Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.

SRTC STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Southern Regional Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines and Mary Beth Watson. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX (student complaints) and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Title VI, VII, and Title IX (employee complaints) Coordinator is Mary Beth Watson, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4207, mwatson@southernregional.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate s degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

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.