Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 8 hours ago
Financial Aid Officer -- Dickson
Dickson, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38K/yr - $48K/yr
3+ years expThe Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to manage federal and state financial aid programs. The role involves verifying student eligibility, counseling students on financial aid processes, and coordinating work study employment.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Verification and documentation of student eligibility for aid programs
Calculation and entry of student awards in online student information management system
Counseling current and prospective students and parents regarding all aspects of financial aid process and third-party student aid programs
Assisting current and prospective students in completing financial aid applications
Certifying eligibility of dual enrollment students
Serving as School Certifying Official for veterans’ benefit programs
Coordination of work study employment and annual work study budget preparation
Reviewing and verifying student eligibility each term for all aid programs
Assisting with recruitment activities such as FAFSA Frenzy, new student orientations, etc
Attending federal and state workshops, conferences and training sessions
Some travel required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in business or accounting from an accredited institution. A comparable combination of education and related employment experience may be considered
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in accounting or financial processes within the last seven (7) years
Ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers
Ability to communicate well on a functional level in both written and verbal form
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects, attend to multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of and/or ability to read and accurately interpret state, federal and institutional policies and guidelines
Strong math skills required
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Strong computer skills utilizing a wide variety of software applications including, but not limited to: databases, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, etc
Willingness to remain current in regulations and polices relating to financial aid programs
Must possess a high level of accuracy, self-motivation and strong attention to detail
Preferred
Financial aid and/or student services experience preferred
Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner and federal/state financial aid programs a plus
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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diane Bonner, CAP
Administrative Professional to the CIO
Jon Calisi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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