Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance Administrative Support Specialist

Overview

This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid and will provide administrative support and general administrative functions to the Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance department. This position works under general supervision, exercising independent judgment in managing administrative process, fiscal support actions, and office operations. May supervise support personnel and serve as a liaison between the department and other institutional offices.

Assists with processing financial aid and/or veteran student documents. Supports the director in coordinating the collection, review, and input of financial information and data.

• Provide administrative support and general administrative functions to the Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance department.
• Under general supervision, exercise independent judgment in managing administrative processes, fiscal support actions, and office operations.
• May supervise support personnel and serve as a liaison between the department and other institutional offices.
• Assist with processing financial aid and/or veteran student documents.
• Support the director in coordinating the collection, review, and input of financial information and data.

• High school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services, or a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and two (2) years relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services; or an associate degree and four (4) years relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and time sensitive priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the college and with all stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement and apply exceptional customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

May require some overnight travel. Additional hours may be required during peak processing cycles.

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at . The position is open until filled with preference given to applicants who apply February 16, 2024.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to  or emailed in PDF format to Employment by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.