• Financial Aid Technician

    State of Georgia (Haralson, GA)


    Financial Aid Technician

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    West Georgia Technical College - WGTC

     

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    5 days ago Post Date

     

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    Job Summary

    The Financial Aid Technician is responsible for performing administrative, clerical,

    and customer service duties in support of student financial aid services. The

     

    position is housed at the Murphy Campus with occasional travel between

     

    campuses required.

    Essential Functions

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

     

    to perform the essential functions.

     

    Greet visitors, answer telephones, respond to texts and

     

    emails, and provide financial aid information and resources

     

    to students, parents, and the general public30%

     

    Instruct students in correct procedures for completing forms and applications, special requirements and restrictions, and supporting documentation20%

     

    Evaluate financial aid applications and supporting documents for accuracy, clarity, and completeness to determine basic eligibility for financial aid20%

     

    Update appropriate BANNER screens related to document intake process15%

     

    Provide clerical support to financial aid staff as needed10%

     

    Other duties as assigned5%

    Competencies

    • Knowledge of student financial aid processes and procedures;

    • Knowledge of college, state and federal student financial aid programs,

    regulations and guidelines;

    • Detail orientated, able to multitask and possess strong organizational skills;

    • Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations;

    • Ability to follow detailed instructions and consistently apply rules;

    • Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs;

    • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;

    • Oral and written communication skills.

    Work Environment

    This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses

     

    standard office equipment and technologies.

     

    Physical Demands

     

    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.

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to

    stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

    reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must

     

    occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

    This is a full-time position, mainly located on the Murphy Campus. Days and hours

    of work are typically Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 6 pm and Friday, 8 am

    until 12 pm. This position occasionally requires longer hours and some weekend

     

    work.

     

    High School diploma or GED *and* One (1) year of work related experience

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: EDU0A3N

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Advertised Salary: $37,440.00 per year

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Dec 28, 2025