Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Job Summary:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Financial Aid. This position will be located at one of our campuses (to be determined) and occasional travel to other GNTC campuses as well as overnight travel for training may be required. In conjunction with the Director of Financial Aid, this position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the college’s student financial aid functions. This position will assist in the coordination of financial programs available to enrolled students, including scholarships, grants, the work-study program, and student loans.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director in the day-to day operations of the Financial Aid Department;

• Supervises and assists financial aid staff to resolve difficult problems;

• Assists in coordinating the financial assistance programs 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;

• Assists 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;

• Submits reports and data as required by federal and state agencies in a timely manner;

• Oversees administration of Veterans financial aid program benefits;

• Maintains compliance with federal and state laws, TCSG policies, and other policies related to financial aid;

• Prepares and analyzes operational reports and other data;

• Supervises employees, including prioritizing and assigning work, evaluating at scheduled intervals;

• Answers questions regarding individual student financial aid issues or complaints; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, accounting, or a related field. Proficiency in the use of Banner or similar student financial aid software. At least three (3) years of experience in the field of financial aid. Postsecondary Financial Aid experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a customer service-oriented attitude, proficiency in the use of technology in an office environment, and the ability to multi-task and work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least three (3) years of work experience in a financial aid office at a postsecondary institution in a supervisory capacity. Experience in the use of EDE, EDConnect, SURFER, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Physical Demands:

Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Benefits:

If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available. If this is a full-time position, benefits include: 13 paid State holidays, annual and sick leave, a State of Georgia benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, etc. A choice of two retirement systems: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employee’s Retirement System of Georgia based upon position and 401K options.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled.

Application Process:

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Application Process: All application packets MUST be completed via the GNTC Online Job Center at www.gntc.edu/about/employment/. We do not accept resumes, transcripts, etc. in any other format except through the Online Job Center. As a part of the application process, interested candidates will also be required to upload documents such as a resume, work references, contact information, education credentials such as licenses, certifications, and transcripts, if applicable and those applicable will be verified prior tobeginning employment. Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen. No phone calls or emails please.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Equal Opportunity Employer

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Elizabeth Barksdale, Floyd County Campus, Building I 103, 706-295-6592, ebarksdale@gntc.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000