Financial Aid Officer - Competency Based Education

South College • Knoxville, TN

23h • $50,000

About The Position

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. Working specifically with Competency Based Education programs that operate on a subscription basis.

Requirements

• Appropriate educational experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management
• Experience with financial aid software and systems
• Knowledge of Federal Financial Aid/ Title IV practices and regulations

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed