Financial Aid Officer - Competency Based Education

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

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.

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 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. 

Salary - $50,000 and up based upon experience

Requirements

• Appropriate educational experience, Bachelor’s Degree      preferred
• 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.

Salary : $50,000