Financial Aid and Scholarship Specialist Job Tazewell Virginia USA,Government

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Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College, as a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicates its services to area citizens. Believing that each person should be given an opportunity for continuing personal and intellectual development, the College assumes responsibility as a catalyst in the life of the individual and the community. Southwest provides citizens the means for improving skills, expanding knowledge, as well as cultural aesthetic and global awareness, and encouraging economic development and responsible citizenship.

Come join the Financial Aid team at Southwest Virginia Community College! This position works under the supervision of the Financial Aid Coordinator to provide administration of scholarship funding at Southwest, including those provided by the SWCC Educational Foundation. This position will also serve as a source of student support to help eliminate financial barriers for students by researching all available funding sources.

Responsibilities

Reconciliation of Foundation and Passthrough Scholarship Awards with Student Information System Ensuring that scholarships are administered to eligible students with a specific focus on equity
Assisting with enrollment management by researching available funding sources and matching eligible students in need prior to being dropped for non-payment
Performing other duties as assigned

This position requires a 12-month probationary period for both new hires and transfers.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office, and financial aid/cashiering modules of People Soft
Working knowledge of financial aid processes
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations
Ability to prioritize and make decisions in alignment with the applicable financial regulations, as well as with college and department missions
Excellent customer service skills and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work efficiently with diverse groups of individuals
Ability to work as a team or independently

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a higher education setting

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

Travel is required.

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