Financial Aid Specialist III

About the role

The overall purpose of this job is to ensure compliance with federal regulations is being practiced and in conjunction with Tennessee Tech’s institutional policies and procedures. The position is a member of the Financial Aid office's loan personnel team and works closely with the Associate Director of Federal Programs, students, Records Office, Bursar’s Office and various other campus personnel as required to determine accurate information for student loans, PLUS loans, private/alternative loans, official withdrawals, unofficial drops and withdrawals, purged and terminated students, and last dates of attendance when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual awarding and adjustments
• Monitor over awards
• Monitor NSLDS issues
• Apply standard of reductions for loans as it pertains to this area
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business or a related field
• Four years of related professional experience

Qualifications

• Experience with Federal aid programs, specifically federal direct student loans, PLUS direct loans, and private/alternative education loans
• Knowledge of personal counseling techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively

Skills

• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to prepare letters and written communication

Benefits

• Accumulation of two vacation days per month
• One sick leave day per month
• Thirteen University holidays
• Medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university)
• Retirement
• Optional 401k
• Educational benefits