Job Description

Financial Aid Specialist

Salary
$32,966.00 - $48,728.00 Annually

Location
Boaz, AL

Job Type
Full-Time

College/Division
SNEAD-501010-Student Services Administration

Job Number
01408

Closing
9/9/2022 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location
Snead State Community College

Position Summary

The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for providing quality customer service to those who make contact with the Financial Aid Office – a part of the Student Services Division. It is expected that this position effectively collaborate and consult with students, faculty, staff, parents/families, and other constituents in the community. The Financial Aid Specialist must have a working knowledge and understanding of all major duties and tasks related to financial aid. This person will function as a backup for the Director of Financial Aid.

Salary: Appropriate placement on State Salary Schedule E3, Grade 5: $32,966 - $48,728

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide financial aid counseling to students and assist students and/or parents in the preparation and completion of pertinent forms in both individual and group formats (i.e. FAFSA workshops).
• Provide support and assist students in areas of student financial aid including, but not limited to, scholarships, student loans, Pell, work-study, SEOG, WIA, TRA, and Veteran Benefits.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all major duties related to financial aid. In the absence of the Director of Financial Aid, assist other financial aid staff and make sound decisions concerning all financial aid operations.
• Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees, students, and visitors. Be an Ambassador for the College. Support the college’s initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the ACCS Chancellor’s Office, and the College.
• Participate in College functions (Award and Honor events, Alumni Homecoming, Commencement, etc.).
• Assume other work related responsibilities as delegated by an appropriately assigned College administrator.

Qualifications

The Financial Aid Specialist is required to have a Bachelor degree OR an Associate degree with five years’ documented experience working in an office environment.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of:
1. A completed SSCC employment application
2. Current resume
3. Transcripts verifying required degree/certification (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts from all colleges must be on file prior to employment). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.

If you have problems completing your application or need assistance, please contact Human Resources Department at Snead State email HR@Snead.edu (Amy Simmons 256-571-0607 or Amanda Gunnels 256-840-4113).

Please Note: all application materials must be scanned. It is recommended that you have scanned copies of your resume, transcripts, and any other documents ready when you begin the on-line application process. Application materials may not be faxed or emailed.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Snead State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Snead State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

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