Financial Aid Coordinator

Financial Aid Coordinator

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure accurate administration and management of financial aid programs in compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations. The position is accountable for timely execution of federal, state and institutional funding for student and institutional budget and is responsible to independently provide up-to-date subject matter expertise on federal student aid programs including Return to Title IV, Federal Student Loans, Parent Plus Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal and Instructional Work-study and the Student Aid Application (FAFSA) Data Verification Program to internal and external stakeholders in support of PSCC enrollment objectives and mission.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to write clearly and concisely using effectual writing skills.
• Knowledgeable in a variety of financial aid programs such as but not limited to Pell, Loans, Satisfactory Academic Progress, CPoS, R2T4's, Verification processing, HOPE, TNPromise, and/or TNReconnect as this position assists in the coordination of many different programs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and make independent decisions.
• Proficient with the Banner Student Information System, BDMS, DegreeWorks, ARGOS Reporting, COD, NSLDS, FAST, Studentaid.ed.gov, Studentloans.gov, and TNReconnect.gov.
• Able to engage in the college's mission and values.

Physical Demands:

• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate in person and via phone with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Some moving about a traditional office space and traveling through and around campuses for short periods, ability travel to and from site campuses if needed.
• Much of the work is now on-line and computer based, therefore requiring vision acuity and keyboarding skills.
• Work is performed under a high level of stress to meet deadlines and handle high customer interactions.
• Multitasking is required.

Hazards: Back and neck strain from long hours sitting at desk, carpal tunnel injuries from computer keyboard work, and vision strain from computer lighting. Anxiety/stress related fatigue in and after semester peak deadlines.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

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