Technician, Financial Aid

Job Title Technician, Financial Aid Status Regular Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Jamestown Campus

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The jobholder performs moderately complex record keeping duties associated with the processing, reconciling, reporting, and analysis of payments made under the federal and state financial aid programs. This includes authorizing payment of direct educational expenses and excess funds payments to students from federal, state, and local monies within governmental rules and regulations; calculating and authorizing the return of Title IV and state grant funds for withdrawn students;

monitoring and reporting over payments to the Department of Education, and notifying the college finance office and students of any resulting debt.

Min Salary $40,172.55 Mid Salary $45,194.12
- We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience. Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

* Associate Degree in accounting or related field from a regionally accredited institution

Education Preferred

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited institution

Experience Required

* No Experience required

Experience Preferred

* One or more years of accounting or financial aid office experience

KSA Required

* Proficient use of PC for spreadsheets, word processing, email, and internet.

* Skilled in maintaining accurate and auditable financial aid records

* Skilled at applying federal, state, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

* Capable of working in team environment both within the department and throughout the college.

* Ability to readily adjust to change

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit discretion and sound judgment in decision-making

* Excellent math skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

* Ability to work effectively with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

* Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

* Ability to maintain effectiveness under pressure.

KSA Preferred

* Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:

* Ethics

* Safety/Shooter on Campus

* Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)

* Anti-Discrimination/Harassment& Title IX

* Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands Posting Type Staff