Team Georgia Careers is Hiring a Financial Aid Technical Specialist (Savannah Campus) Near Savannah, GA
Under general to limited supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for:
Serving as lead point of contact in the administration of financial services
Providing counseling services to potential students and students seeking financial aid funding options with regard to attending Savannah Technical College
Guiding students through the financial aid application process
Reviewing, evaluating, and performing verification of student records to determine eligibility for federal student aid
Requesting additional information for incomplete or inconsistent applications, as to perform accurate needs analysis
Electronically correcting of student applications via FAA access
Monitoring satisfactory academic progress
Maintaining and updating student financial aid records
Remaining current with regard to student financial assistance programs and laws governing such;
Displaying a high level of effort and commitment to performing work
Operating effectively within the division and college organizational structure
Demonstrating trustworthiness and responsible behavior
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree *and* three (3) years of related work experience.
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum)
A bachelor’s degree from a accredited college or university, with emphasis in business, education, or a related field.
One year of work experience in education, business, or a financial aid office.
Preference will be given to applicants with Banner Financial Aid experience, SURFER and/or NSLDS experience.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Physical Demands The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.
Salary/Benefits Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.
Application Deadline Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Please include your annual salary for each position held.
POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.
Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.
All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Connie Clark, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, cclark@savannahtech.edu. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Connie Clark, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.
Associate's degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experienceNote: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.