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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Aid Specialist to join our team at James Sprunt Community College. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Financial Aid Director with various tasks related to financial aid, scholarships, and grants.

• Assist in developing and presenting educational programs and/or workshops related to financial aid.
• Counsel financial aid recipients on aid requirements and oversee Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Responsible for verifying, awarding, and processing state and federal student awards, including Childcare Grants.
• Review class schedules as needed for enrollment in required classes only and inform students when they are taking courses outside of their major.
• Review all drop forms for Financial Aid recipients to certify hours of attendance/eligibility for funds.
• Assist students with the completion of FAFSA forms.
• Assist Financial Aid Director with preparing detailed federal and state applications, reports, and surveys required by college officials and governmental agencies related to financial aid and students.
• Utilize Informer Reporting to retrieve relevant statistical information related to various college, state, and federal reports.
• Serve as a liaison between the college and prospective students, parents, colleges, and agencies.
• Serve on college committees.
• Acquire computer/technology/financial aid competencies by attending training sessions and conferences to stay abreast of changing Financial Aid Regulations and database changes.
• Assist with equipment and software maintenance.
• Maintain security of personal computer access.
• Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned.

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Financial Management, or closely related field OR Associate's Degree in Business Management, Financial Management or closely related field with considerable knowledge of data management systems and processes and considerable knowledge of the policies and eligibility requirements related to the provision of financial aid to students.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Financial Management or closely related field. Some knowledge of Informer Reporting. Extensive knowledge of data management systems and processes. Extensive knowledge of the policies and eligibility requirements related to the provision of financial aid to students. Bilingual. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.