August 28, 2003

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Position Announcement

Position:
Director of Financial Aid – Student Services

Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, coordinates the financial assistance program for a technical college; provides information to prospective and enrolled students; coordinates the preparation and maintenance of active and inactive financial aid program files and records; prepares and analyzes reports; responsible for all financial aid awards; ensures compliance with all state and federal financial aid policies, regulations and laws, responsible for the administration of all private scholarships in compliance with donor requirements; supervises subordinate employees; may perform recruitment activities. The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the operation of all student financial aid programs and Veteran’s Affairs at Savannah Technical College. Develops and maintains working relationships with staff and outside contacts in the community. Supervises subordinate employees.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

  • One year of administrative experience in Student Services at a technical college or university required.

  • One year of supervisory experience in Student Services at a technical college or university preferred.

  • Experience in BANNER Financial Aid required.

  • At least two years work experience with financial aid forms and procedures.

  • Knowledge of federal, state and college rules and regulations, including financial aid regulations.

  • Ability to work cooperatively and positively with colleagues.

  • Skill in records maintenance and report preparation required.

  • Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite required.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Physical Demands:
Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk, often using a computer. Work also requires intermittent standing and walking in a variety of settings. Must occasionally move objects of light to medium weight.

Duties and Responsiblities:

  1. Coordinates the financial assistance program available to enrolled students, including scholarships, grants, work study programs, and student loans.

  2. Provides information to technical college prospective and enrolled students concerning state and federal financial assistance and technical college policy/procedures.

  3. Provides information to technical college prospective and enrolled students concerning state and federal financial assistance and technical college policy/procedures.

  4. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of all active and inactive financial aid program files and other related student financial aid records.

  5. Prepares and analyzes operational statistics, reports, or other data.

  6. Responsible for the accountability of all financial aid awards.

  7. Develops and maintains working relationships, communications and contacts with staff as well as
    other agencies, consultants, legislators, general public, etc. Promotes good public relations.

  8. Develops and maintains working relationships, communications and contacts with staff as well as
    other agencies, consultants, legislators, general public, etc. Promotes good public relations.


  9. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the
    organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

  10. Assesses the enrollment certification of Veterans.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and work experience in placement on the state salary schedule. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement and the State of Georgia flexible benefits package.

Application Deadline:
For best consideration application should be received by September 12, 2003 or until filled.

A copy of transcripts must be presented during interview.

Application Procedure:
Request application (or download below) and submit with a cover letter and resume to:

Personnel Department
Savannah Technical College
5717 White Bluff Road
Savannah, GA 31405-5521
912-303-1719

Savannah Tech Employment Application (MS Word Document)

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON STATE FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of color, race, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or disability.

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