Finance/HR Support Associate

About the Role

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is seeking a Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate. This is a full-time, partially grant-funded position designed to support health science program expansion and student success as outlined by the grant objectives, as well as support the human resources services of the college.

Responsibilities

• Process and award financial aid to health science students, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and TBR policies.
• Ensure the Completion Grants process aligns with THEC guidelines.
• Communicate Completion Grant opportunities with eligible health science students.
• Verify proper documentation and exhaustion of other funding sources before awarding Completion Grants.
• Determine Completion Grant awardees and communicate funding decisions to applicants.
• Coordinate Completion Grant payments with financial services.
• Complete all required grant reports.
• Maintain all college job descriptions.
• Post vacant jobs on Page Up.
• Schedule interviews and maintain interview paperwork.
• Complete new staff orientations, including an introduction to policies and benefits.
• Provide oversight of Title VII, including required training and management of the complaint process.
• Schedule staff training, including in-service days.
• Attend TBR-required meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of full-time work experience in human resources, financial aid, accounting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and human resources policies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets, analyze data, and generate reports efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Human Resources.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience with the Banner student information system.

Skills

• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and establish effective interpersonal working relationships.
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty, staff, community partners, and the public.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to make public presentations in small or large group settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Pay

Salary range: $35,114 - $43,892.

Working Conditions

• This position requires travel to all TCAT Athens sites.
• Occasional lifting and transport of materials may be necessary.
• Involves sitting, standing, walking, and computer usage.