What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Financial Aid position at Financial Aid - Team Georgia Careers?
Employment Terms: This job is a full-time benefited FLSA Exempt position in the Student Affairs Division that reports to the Financial Aid Manager.
Salary: $44,370 - $48,880/yr commensurate with education and experience
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:30a -5:30pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm occasional Saturdays and Evenings. Flexibility is a must.
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 11127 Category 1): High school diploma or equivalent *and* one (1) year of work-related experience or Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate*and* One (1) year of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications: An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in business, education, or a related field *and* a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in education, business or a related industry. (Related work experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.) Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with the BANNER Student Information System and/or two or more years of direct financial aid experience. Also, experience with federal regulations. Direct Loans and verification will be preferred
Job Description Summary:
The Financial Aid Specialist provides information and support to prospective and enrolled students regarding state and federal financial aid programs. This role supports and facilitates financial aid processes, maintains accurate student financial aid records, and ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
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Duties/Responsibilities |
Percentage of Time |
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1. Provide information to prospective and current students on financial assistance programs. |
10% |
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2. Supports and facilitates financial aid processes including scholarships, grants and student loans. |
30% |
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3. Maintain accurate student financial aid records. |
30% |
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4. Stay up-to-date with TCSG operations, policies, and federal/state financial aid regulations. |
10% |
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5. Maintain and support a positive and productive team environment. |
10% |
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6. Contribute to overall team success through effective collaboration. |
10% |
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Physical Demands: |
Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
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Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. |
C |
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Requires having a P-Card. |
N |
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Driving is a responsibility of this position. |
O |
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This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. |
N |
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This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). |
C |
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This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. |
C |
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This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
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This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
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This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. |
C |
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This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
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Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
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Noisy environments. |
N |
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Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
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Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
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Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
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Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. |
N |
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Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. |
C |
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Director, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu
Salary : $44,370 - $48,880