Lead Financial Aid Specialist Job Tanner Alabama USA,Administrative/Clerical

Location: Tanner

Lead Financial Aid Specialist

This position involves advanced and varied administrative work requiring a high level of skill and increased decision-making responsibilities and knowledge of Student Financial Services. The Lead Financial Aid Specialist prepares a variety of typewritten documents; executes a variety of administrative procedures, files and manages records; receives callers and visitors, and performs related work as assigned. They frequently develop and refine work routines and are expected to carry out the assignments through to completion with a minimum of supervision.

Work also includes devising and implementing new work methods, interpreting rules and procedures.

Salary:
Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) E2, Grade 3: $47,029 - $65,218

Work Hours:

Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m.

- 5:15 p.m.;
Friday 7:45 a.m.

- 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

Online application
Current résumé
Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the Alabama State Grant Scholarship Program, Pathways to Progress Initiative, and Re(Engage).

Oversee the SEOG Program.

Manage the Lifetime Eligibility for Pell.

Oversee the Financial Aid Calendar.

Organize the Director of Student Financial Services' calendar.

Manage ETV/Fostering Hope Scholarships.

Assist with R2T4's.

Assist with Professional Judgements.

Manage Consortium Agreements & Tuition Waivers

Receive, input and process paperwork ensuring items are submitted in a timely manner.

Discern when confidentiality in work needs to be maintained and maintain that confidentiality.

Alert supervisor of any issues that are in need of upper management attention.

Communicate with customers (students, faculty and staff, the public) in person, via email and/or phone to disseminate and explain information and resolve issues.

Perform all duties with professionalism.

Assist with the Director with special projects.

Assist with athletic scholarships.

Assists in the preparation and managing of departmental budgets.

Proof and edit correspondence and documents.

Input and process purchase orders as well as other information into Banner.

Create and maintain filing systems.

Order supplies.

Answer a multi-line phone system and direct calls appropriately.

Greet in-person visitors and respond to their needs appropriately.

Type and transcribe letters, memos and other correspondence or written documentation.

Prepare meeting agendas and take meeting minutes when needed.

Operate a computer and other standard office equipment in the performance of duties.

Print missing information letters for students.

Assist Director and Assistant Director with Pell Grant and Student Loan files.

Screen and route incoming mail including email.

Submit maintenance work orders.

Assist School Certifying Official.

Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

A minimum of two (2) years (64 semester hours) of postsecondary education from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience is required.

Ability to utilize Excel or other database software to sort and manage lists and reporting is required.

Ability to utilize Word or other word processing tools to prepare and communicate information including mail merge is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of community college policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of Banner or a related software.

Knowledge of the financial aid, including the process for applying (including FAFSA).

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