Financial Aid Assistant
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Job Location:
Milledgeville, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Financial Aid Specialist supports the administration of Federal State Institutional and Scholarship programs for Georgia Military College. This position processes aid accurately and efficiently ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and provides high-quality support to students families and institutional partners. The position includes a three-tier advancement structure (I II III) aligned with increasing levels of technical expertise compliance responsibility and independent decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities:
Federal Aid Responsibilities
Review and process FAFSA/ISIR data including verification C-flag resolution conflicting information and household documentation.
Import ISIR records and troubleshoot processing issues in Colleague.
Originate federal Direct Loans and process COD responses.
Certify private/alternative loans including ELM processing.
Evaluate aid eligibility SAP Pell recalculation disbursement requirements and professional judgment.
Complete Return of Title IV (R2T4) calculations.
Administer the Federal Work-Study Program including eligibility determination placement monitoring earnings and processing bi-weekly timesheets.
Process consortium agreements.
State Aid Responsibilities
Determine award and reconcile HOPE/Zell Dual Enrollment GTEG and College Completion Grant.
Resolve GSFC State Errors and manage adjustments across terms.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reconciliation cycles.
Institutional & Scholarship Responsibilities
Administer institutional scholarships waivers Corps of Cadets awards endowed scholarships and athletic awards.
Track scholarship renewal criteria multi-term commitments and award limits.
Systemwide Campus Support
Serve as a financial aid resource to all GMC campuses and the Online Campus.
Communicate documentation requirements eligibility updates and case resolutions.
Reporting & Data Stewardship
Process and distribute recurring aid reports including Loan Query Direct Loan Notifications Welcome Letter Pending Aid ELM and GTEG.
Maintain audit-ready files and support DOAA Financial SFA SFA-IT audits and GSFC audits.
Customer Service & Communication
Provide counseling to graduation coaches students and families regarding aid processes eligibility SAP and loan obligations.
Manage the financial aid help email inbox ensuring timely case triage and response.
Issue communications regarding missing documents and award notifications.
Regulatory Compliance & Training
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations; attend required training workshops and conferences.
Support internal control development and SaaS transition activities.
Assist with documentation required for SACSCOC and institutional effectiveness reporting.
*Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.
Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree or relevant experience.
02 years financial aid or related experience.
Foundational understanding of FAFSA/verification concepts.
Ability to learn federal state and institutional aid programs.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
