Financial Specialist I
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Financial Aid
Work in Chattanooga, Tennessee
615 McCallie Avenue (37403)
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action
Financial Specialist I
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Contact:
Attn: personel@utc.edu
Position Description

This position ensures compliance with scholarship contracts and accurate reporting and reimbursement in federal grant and loan programs. Responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidance to university departments on how to monitor departmental scholarship accounts, including reviewing scholarship agreements and balances in scholarship accounts.
  • Performs returns of Title IV funds calculation for students with aid who withdraw from the University; communicate with the student regarding repayment requirements; communicate repayments with federal and state agencies.
  • Evaluates, reconciles, maintains and reports on the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, and UC Foundation Scholarships.
  • Set up new fund codes in Banner; ensure that involved parties are notified of account establishment; maintain and reconcile funds in Banner.
  • Identify students who are eligible to receive donor based scholarships that are initiated by Financial Aid; award and renew various scholarships based on donor criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field OR Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years experience directly related to job requirements.
  • Minimum of two years experience in accounting, budget, or fiscal management.
  • Experience with federal financial aid programs strongly preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of financial and office related software, particularly Excel; strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with SAP based accounting software and/or Banner software preferred.
  • Must possess high degree of accuracy and thoroughness while working in fast-paced environment.

Send cover letter, application, resume, transcript of the last degree awarded, along with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: UTC Office of Human Resources, Dept 3603, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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