Financial Aid Specialist

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Job Title

Financial Aid Specialist

Posting Number

F003784

Position Status

Full Time

Assignment Length

This field only applies to Faculty

Grant Funded

No

Category

Clerical

Class Code

31

Pay Rate

$19.42

Location

Southeast

Department

DT Financial Aid

Job Summary

Assists the district administration in balancing financial aid accounts. Supervises district electronic processing. Handles special projects, reports, and written communication for the District Coordinator of Financial Aid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities for numerous departmental accounts
• Compiles and sorts documents substantiating financial aid transactions
• Inputs or supervises input of all electronic Pell payments, Student Aid Report corrections and reprinting of ESAR
• Verifies and posts details of transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts
• Types vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records and written communication
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• Obtains financial data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties
• Reviews and runs reports to reconcile Federal, State, and institutional awards.
• Assists students with completion of FAFSA, or any situations regarding awards or disbursements; presents or assist area high school students with financial aid information and FAFSA application completion
• Evaluates student eligibility for certain awards, scholarships, grants, and/or financial aid
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the TCC Institute
• Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures

• Associate’s degree or 60 college hours from a regionally accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and related experience
• Financial aid experience and/or knowledge of Title IV programs
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Experience working with computerized systems
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary

Successful candidates for this position must be available to work a flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings and weekends during peak times.

Posted

11/06/2020

Contact

Lorraine Hutson

*

lorraine.hutson@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Certification / License