Student Financial & Award Services Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA

Student Financial & Award Services Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA

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- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

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Job Description The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Student Financial & Awards Services Coordinator. This on-campus position (with some hybrid flexibility) supports Enrollment and Student Services in the College of Veterinary Medicine, serving 400–500 veterinary and graduate students and overseeing more than $700,000 in scholarships and $25,000+ in merit awards. This position's primary role is to advise students on financial aid, including state HOPE Scholarships, federal grants, and loan programs, while also providing guidance on budgeting, debt management, and repayment options.

Additional responsibilities include UTCVM scholarship distribution and authorization, coordinating data for the Scholarship Committee, working with the UTK Financial Aid Office to process awards, and supporting DVM students with complex financial aid needs. The counselor also serves as a financial planner for graduating students.

• Manage UTCVM scholarship distribution and related enrollment services.
• Refine and maintain scholarship data forms for student submission through Scholarship Manager.
• Communicate with students regarding form completion and provide clear instructions.
• Compile and filter scholarship data for review by the awards committee in selecting recipients.
• Assist with award processing and monitor student account balances, coordinating federal/state aid processing and compliance tasks with UTK's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
• Track external scholarship opportunities and advise eligible students to strengthen competitiveness; maintain relationships with external award providers.

• Provide backup support for admissions operations as needed, including applications, registration, matriculation, and graduation audits.

• Promote financial literacy as an advisor, to support veterinary and graduate students in meeting accreditation requirements.
• Stay informed on veterinary school costs and payment strategies to better advise students.
• Deliver presentations to prospective and admitted students (and their parents) on personal finance, educational debt, and financial aid processes.
• Advise students on key deadlines, requirements, financial aid options, and repayment strategies based on financial aid reports and dashboards.
• Provide financial literacy programming across the curriculum, including updates on financial aid and loan repayment during clinical phase orientation.
• Serve as a liaison with employers, recruiters, industry representatives, and student leaders, ensuring effective communication and resource connections.

• Partner with college business managers to support student organizations in planning and executing fundraising efforts.
• Serve as a liaison with employers, recruiters, industry representatives, and student leaders, directing them to appropriate channels for advertising and communication with target audiences.

• Collaborate with college business managers and UTIA Advancement to manage the collection and distribution of monetary and non-monetary awards for veterinary student achievement.
• Prepare correspondence, track payments, maintain records of award criteria and selections, and archive documentation.
• Coordinate the collection and distribution of physical awards, such as plaques and certificates.

• Serve as college liaison to UTK One Stop, UTK Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
• Serve on relevant college or university standing or ad hoc committees.
• Help troubleshoot individual problems with university administered financial aid and use of excess funds.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, higher education, student services, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in…