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Financial Aid Specialist (1EM26)
State of South Carolina
Aiken Technical College
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$37,200 - $48,300
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping college students and their families navigate financial aid options, including applying for grants, loans, and scholarships, while ensuring all rules are followed.
The specialist manages student aid packages, processes paperwork, and supports appeals for those who face issues with their academic progress.
It's a great fit for someone with a bachelor's degree who enjoys working directly with people in an educational setting and has some experience in higher education finance.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Experience in higher education financial aid (preferred)
- Strong communication skills to guide students and parents on financial management and aid applications
- Ability to determine student eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid
- Knowledge of financial aid regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in processing financial aid documents and reports, such as the Financial Aid Transmittal Register
- Skills in managing appeals processes and adjusting aid based on enrollment changes
Full Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guides current and prospective students and parents on financial management, applying for financial aid, and loan default management. Provides communication and services that engage students in such a manner that enhances the student experience. Responsible for processing the Financial Aid Transmittal Register (FATR). Guides students through the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress appeals process and makes reinstatement decisions. Responsible for coordinating the daily adjustments in aid allocations based on changes in student enrollment status. Performs other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: serving on College committees, maintaining and updating office forms, and conducting group information sessions for students and parents both within the College and throughout the community as assigned.
Packages assigned students with federal, state, and institutional aid and loans. Responsible for determining students' eligibility and making awards.
Reviews assigned student files to ensure all federal, state, and institutional regulatory requirements are met.
Responsible for the management, development, documentation, and reporting of all assigned student financial aid programs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training and experience.
Qualifications
Higher education financial aid experience preferred.
Additional Information
Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College.
Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address.
Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.
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