The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 23 hours ago
Operations, Employer Relations & Student Support Specialist - Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $37K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is inviting applications for the Operations, Employer Relations & Student Support Specialist position within the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. This role supports the Federal Work-Study program by providing direct service to students and employers, managing onboarding and payroll workflows, and ensuring compliance with financial aid and HR procedures.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Support the administration of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program by providing direct service to students and campus employer supervisors
Managing onboarding and payroll workflows
Maintaining accurate data across institutional systems
Ensuring adherence to established Financial Aid, HR, and Payroll procedures
Perform work under the direction of the Campus-Based Coordinator
Play a key role in executing daily operational processes that support a compliant, student-centered employment experience
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or at least two years' experience in accounting and/or payroll
Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Must be able to work in a stressful environment due to the pressures and sensitivity of matters of financial concerns while maintaining student confidentiality
Preferred
Associate's degree
Experience with Oracle ERP or similar payroll system
Working knowledge of the University payroll system preferred
Working knowledge of personnel or Human Resource functions
Ability to manage dates and deadlines
Benefits
Generous paid leave , accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Rachal McCray
CTO/ Police Dispatcher
Raaj Kurapati
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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