Job Opening - Midlands Tech

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

VACANCY #2490

POSITION: Student Services Coordinator I

DEPARTMENT:   Student Financial Services

HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday-8:00am-1:30 p.m.

LOCATION:    Beltline Campus

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Advise students and parents regarding financial assistance programs and the eligibility criteria of each program. Disseminates accurate and timely information to include application procedures, eligibility requirements and Satisfactory Academic Progress. Reviews and evaluates financial aid applicant files to determine eligibility based on federal, state and institutional law, regulations and/or guidelines using DATATEL system. Reviews and evaluates documentation on student files selected for verification   process-resolving discrepancies. Awards and adjusts awards in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines; adjust cost of attendance budgets in accordance with institutional guidelines using the DATATEL system. Reviews, evaluates and makes decisions related to student submission of “Special Circumstances” in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines. Authorizes payment of financial assistance and makes appropriate adjustment to student records. Assists with the planning and implementation of policies, procedures and processes of the Student Financial Services Office. Plans, develops and participates in financial planning workshops for students, parents and community agencies (within Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties) Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of SC National Guard College Assistance Program, SC Lottery Tuition Assistance and assigned documents for Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s degree. Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience in the area of financial aid or student services.

HIRING RANGE: $25,627-$36,520, Band 04, SC State Classification System. Excellent benefits program that includes: employer provided health, dental, and life insurance; paid holidays; sick and annual leave; and state retirement.

TO APPLY: Qualified applicants visit the SC State Jobs website at www.jobs.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if hired. 

DEADLINE: May 24, 2013

AA/EOE/ADA

The Annual Security Report is available at www.midlandstech.edu/security/htm.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1-110 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SC, AS AMENDED, THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE COLLEGE.

DATE OPEN: 05/10/13 Position#113066/Class Code CB65 /Slot 0005