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Job Summary
Provides direction for the daily operational functions of the Financial Aid Office. Coordinates efforts with the Assistant Director to assure best practices and regulations are followed for all students receiving financial aid.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Two (2) years of experience serving as a Student Finance Coordinator, or equivalent, preferred
- Knowledge and experience in student financial aid
- Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as in ability to effectively relate to students, staff, faculty and the community
Responsibilities
- Directs the student financial assistance programs available to students
- Directs in creation and maintenance of accurate student financial assistance files
- Certifies and monitors all financial assistance loans
- Authorizes release of funds to students and prepares required records and reports
- Provides timely and relevant financial literacy to current and prospective students for use in financial aid decisions
- Works closely with Business Office to communicate current practices for student bill payment
- Performs periodic close-out functions for the various programs preparing the required appropriate reports
- Serves as Veteran's Certifying Official and liaison to the Dept of VA
- Reads timely federal notifications and attends selected continuing education meetings regarding changes and updates of Federal financial aid laws and regulations, and implements revised procedures as required
- Assists with various other projects and events as assigned by Vice President of Finance
Committee Involvement
- MTSA Staff Committee
- President's Council
- Professional Judgment Committee for Financial Aid
Reporting
Reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration
Terms of Employment
Full time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia