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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 1 month ago

Financial Aid Officer-Academic and Student Support Associate

Paris, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking a Financial Aid Officer for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll. The role involves ensuring timely financial aid processing and compliance with regulations, as well as administering state and federal aid programs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Reconcile accounts monthly

Counsel students on all aspects of financial aid including federal and state financial aid programs. (Pell, TSAA, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, Reconnect, TN Promise, Dual Enrollment Grants, Institutional Scholarships, etc

Determine eligibility and award financial aid in accordance with Federal, State, and Institutional guidelines

Interpret federal, state and college regulations and policies to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial assistance

Maintaining up to date and accurate student files for students, packaging financial aid, performing federal verifications, and other activities in compliance with administering Title IV funds

Serve as the Institution's School Certifying Official for Veterans Education Benefits

Maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to the financial information, student records, student financial aid, state and federal reports and any other information generated from the Business Office and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll

Working knowledge in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), Banner, and ability to learn any state and federal financial aid systems. (Ex. EDExpress, VA, etc.)

Knowledge of Microsoft TEAMS

Participate in student orientation, campus open houses and other college events as directed

Must be willing to receive training in the latest office technology and procedures and be willing to engage in staff development activities as needed

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Financial Aid AdministrationFERPA KnowledgeSpreadsheet ApplicationsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMulti-taskingBasic MathematicsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft TEAMSDetail Oriented

Required

Bachelors degree required, preferred degree in Business, Finance and/or Accounting

Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers, strong communicate skills required

Must be proficient in business English, basic mathematics, and spreadsheet/database applications

Must be knowledgeable of FERPA and federal, state, and institutional financial-aid program rules, regulations, and processes

Must have mature attitude, stable personality, and exercise good judgment

Preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a post-secondary institution preferred

Financial Aid experience preferred

Benefits

Paid holidays

Benefits package

Company

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.

Founded in 1972

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees