Title: Financial Aid/HR Support Associate
Institution: TCAT-Athens
Department: Finance
Campus Location: TCAT Athens, not remote
Salary Range: $38,626 - $48,282
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for the position of
Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate. This is a full-time, partially grant-funded
position designed to support health science program expansion and student success as outlined by the
grant objectives and support the human resources services of the college.
The Financial Aid and Human Resources Support Associate will work to support health science students
through financial aid, and the distribution of completion grants in accordance with THEC and grant
policies. This role also includes supporting human resource activities provided by the college.
Job Duties
• Process and award financial aid to health science students ensuring all federal and state laws, and TBR policies are followed.
• Ensure the Completion Grants process aligns with THEC guidelines.
• Communicate the Completion Grant opportunity with eligible health science students.
• Ensure proper documentation has been completed and other funding sources are exhausted before Completion Grants are awarded.
• Determine Completion Grant awardees.
• Communicate with applicants regarding funding decisions.
• Coordinate Completion Grant payments with financial services.
• Complete all required grant reports.
• Maintain all college job descriptions.
• Post vacant jobs on Page Up.
• Schedule interviews and maintain interview paperwork.
• Complete new staff orientations including an introduction to policies and benefits.
• Provide oversite of Title VII including required training and management of the complaint process.
• Schedule staff training, including in-service days. • Attend TBR required meetings and trainings
Minimum Qualifications
• Technical Diploma in human resources, accounting, education, or related field from an accredited institution required; Associate's
Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in customer service, human resources, financial aid, accounting or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources policies and accounting
principles.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and co-workers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position requires travel to all TCAT Athens sites.
• Occasional lifting and transport of materials may be necessary.
Resume, Cover Letter and Application Required.