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Financial Aid Officer & Veteran School Certifying Official- Stanton Campus
Tennessee Board Of Regents
TCAT Jackson - Stanton Extension Campus , TN 37357
Posted 2 days ago
Title: Financial Aid Officer & Veteran School Certifying Official- Stanton Campus
Employee Classification:
Institution: TCAT-Jackson
Department: Student Services
Campus Location: TCAT Jackson
Job Summary
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Assist in planning, organizing and coordinating all counseling and recruiting activities of the college.
- Assist current and prospective students with the financial aid application process.
- Promote the school and develop rapport with other agencies.
- Review student applications to determine financial need and award aid according to federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
- Provide effective outreach to veterans and active-duty military.
- Establish interpersonal working relationships with local military-affiliated entities.
- Serve as the point of contact (POC) for veteran education benefits/Department of Defense benefits for students/prospective students at the Stanton Extension Campus.
- Maintain annual training requirements to remain eligible to be a School Certifying Official.
- Serve as a backup School Certifying Official to the main campus.
- Develop a general understanding of the impact of financial aid on veteran education benefits.
- Maintain/replenish supplies in the Veterans Center.
- Perform verification of FAFSA data and conflicting data resolution.
- Notify students of eligibility of aid and of award changes.
- Conducts orientations and workshops for prospective and current students.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress to determine continued eligibility.
- Compile and complete financial aid reports in a timely manner.
- Reconciliation of financial aid accounts.
- Assist with dual enrollment as needed.
- Attend, as requested, state and federal financial aid conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree from a regionally-accredited college.
Two (2) years of financial aid experience.
Knowledge of VA Benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong communication skills both written and verbal; Attention to detail, customer service, time management, and organizational skills required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have a strong work ethic. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience working with Banner, FAST, COD, and Microsoft Teams is a plus, but not required.