Financial Aid Officer - Competency Based Education

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Financial Aid Officer

Salary

$50,000+ based upon experience

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.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

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.

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As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.