Financial Aid Coordinator

Columbus Technical College•Columbus, GA

21h

About The Position

Columbus Technical College is seeking someone to fill the full-time position of Financial Aid Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating one or more complex duties associated with the student financial aid function of the college. This position is full-time/exempt. Responsibilities: Assists financial aid staff to resolve difficult problems; Answers questions regarding individual student financial aid issues or complaints; Assists in coordinating the financial aid assistance program available to enrolled students, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs; Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; Exercises sound judgment by making adjustments or revisions to costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process; Prepares and analyzes operational statistics, data and reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of student receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines; Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternative to amend the situation; Provides guidance and general advice to student regarding financial aid, program choice/change educational requisites, indebtedness, school policy and procedure, and state policies; Assist in the preparation of and presents information regarding federal financial aid, scholarships, employment and grants for various campus groups, high school students, and parents at meetings. group discussions, workshops, and recruitment sessions; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two (2) years related work experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years work experience in a financial aid office in a college setting.

Responsibilities

Assists financial aid staff to resolve difficult problems
Answers questions regarding individual student financial aid issues or complaints
Assists in coordinating the financial aid assistance program available to enrolled students, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs
Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student
Exercises sound judgment by making adjustments or revisions to costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process
Prepares and analyzes operational statistics, data and reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of student receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines
Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternative to amend the situation
Provides guidance and general advice to student regarding financial aid, program choice/change educational requisites, indebtedness, school policy and procedure, and state policies
Assist in the preparation of and presents information regarding federal financial aid, scholarships, employment and grants for various campus groups, high school students, and parents at meetings. group discussions, workshops, and recruitment sessions
Other duties as assigned