Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Specialist Position Available In Morgan, Alabama

Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Specialist ACCS•3.8 Decatur, AL Job Details Full-time $39,759•$57,251 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Mid-level 1 year Ellucian Loan processing Full Job Description JOB Process and maintain student financial aid files and assist students with the completion of all aspects of financial aid.

Salary:

Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E3, Grade 4: $39,759•$57,251

Work Hours:

Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m.•5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m.•11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following: Online applicationCurrent résuméCopy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Perform all duties with professionalism.

Assist with processing financial aid and other forms including, loans, work-study, appeals, professional judgment, and terms and conditions.

Process and calculate financial aid returns to Title IV (R2T4).Review financial aid files to ensure correct processing.

Answer a variety of student questions about financial aid processes in person, over the phone and via email.

Assist students by fostering financial literacy and debt management. Revise accounts as a result of over awards.

Discern when confidentiality in work needs to be maintained and maintain that confidentiality.

Certify private loans.

Handle scholarship applications/processing.

Maintain/update college financial aid website.

Process financial aid, work study and satisfactory academic progress appeals.

Alert supervisor of any issues that need upper management attention.

Provide exit loan counseling.

Type communication materials and fold/stuff them to be sent out.

Scan documents.

Process financial aid files selected for verification include confirming satisfactory progress, reviewing academic transcripts, reviewing information on computer versus paper information turned in.

Assist students in filing FAFSA applications accurately and verify their eligibility for financial aid.

Ensure compliance with voluminous and detailed federal, state and local regulations.

Maintain membership and participation in AASFAA and NASFAA, which provide advocacy and professional development opportunities.

Serve as a resource for working adults interested in attending or completing college.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Oversee Veterans Affairs at Decatur Campus. Cultivate relationships with the veteran student population and other offices that serve them such as Admissions and Records, Advising, Financial aid and ADA. Maintain accuracy of student VA files to reflect the following information: record of the number of hours in which a student is enrolled; record of courses in which a student is enrolled; record of course withdrawals of complete withdrawals; record of degree requirements and objectives and any changes in those degree requirements and objectives, and record of dependency status.

Assist veteran students with resolving issues impacting their eligibility or payment of veteran education benefits. Provide reporting and the end of each semester to the VA for students who received F grades and for those who graduated.

Ensure students are knowledgeable of information regarding monthly allowance, course and degree requirements, and general college and VA policies and procedures.

Ensure that the office operates within the required guidelines and regulations provided by the State Approving Agency (SSA) and the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Be responsible for screening and certifying students enrolled each semester under all veterans benefit chapters, ensuring certifications are accurate and processed in a timely manner.

Utilize and maintain an understanding of Degree Works, the Banner system and Enrollment Manager to ensure certification if accurate enrollment information student programs of studyServe as the liaison of State/VA agencies and actively participate in all VA benefit related audits.

Attend VA and Financial aid training sessions as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary 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. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at 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. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees. Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun’s educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT

http://www.calhoun.edu P.O. Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609 256-306-2590