Financial Aid Specialist - State Aid (Full-Time)

Financial Aid Specialist - State Aid (Full-Time)

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the Financial Aid Specialist - State Aid (Full-Time) position in our Financial Aid division. This position is located at Atlanta Technical College's Main Campus, just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Specialist - State Aid (Full-Time) is responsible for performing professional and administrative duties associated with the delivery of student financial aid services.

The job duties include, but may not be limited to, the following :

• Collects and reviews financial aid applications to determine completeness and eligibility.
• Determines eligibility and awards financial aid applicants using various software packages; processes applications and corrections, tracks documents, completes the verification process, generates tracking and award notifications.
• Requests additional information for incomplete or inconsistent applications to perform accurate needs analysis.
• Counsels and advises students and parents concerning financial aid and VA opportunities and application processes.
• Monitors SAP status for students.
• Assists with front-counter duties as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications :

Must possess and demonstrate an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND Three (3) years of related work experience. Note : Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND Four (4) or more years of related work experience.

Please upload a resume, transcript(s) and certifications.

Background screenings and pre-employment drug testing are conducted prior to being hired.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email : tpaggett@atlantatech.edu To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504 / ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email : tpaggett@atlantatech.edu Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. Email : gdumay@atlantatech.edu

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