Financial Aid Specialist #2503 and #2504 at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College's Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance office seeks a dynamic and self-motivated customer service professional to assist students, parents, and the community. In this role, you will be an integral part of our customer service team, providing guidance on various student assistance programs and reviewing application information and documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with eligibility requirements. In addition, responsible for processing documents provided by students applying for assistance and maintaining student files and records per established filing procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

This position must have excellent verbal and written communication skills proficiency in Microsoft Office and Ellucian software applications. Knowledge and, computer software skills, and an integrated student database are a plus. Attention to detail and working within federal, state, and institutional policies and guidelines are essential. The ability to apply analytically and problem-solving techniques to investigate, evaluate, and interpret students' financial aid status is essential. The successful candidate will have first-rate organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion. Excellent customer service skills are a must.

Additional Comments

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 843.574.6201. The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by October 18, 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. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.


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. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu 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.

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