Financial Aid Officer - Competency Education

Financial Aid Officer

Job Description

$50,000+ based upon experience

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

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.

• 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.

• Required:
  
  Appropriate educational experience.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree

• 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.