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Position Title Specialist, Financial Aid Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule 12 months Expected Work Schedule Standard Anticipated Days Monday - Friday Anticipated Hours 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary Advises students, prospective students, and parents with all aspects of financial aid both in person and via phone and email communications. Ensures excellent customer service by guiding students through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), intake, assessment, and verification of supporting documentation, providing financial aid assistance and outreach to high school educators and other target markets. Duties 1. Counsels and advises students regarding financial aid opportunities and the application process. Assists students in identifying sources of aid and applicable requirements and regulations. 2. Maintains a thorough knowledge of federal and state financial aid and scholarship rules and regulations. 3. Serves as primary personnel for all Financial Aid outreach and recruiting; including FAFSA events, High School visitation, and cross-departmental participation in other A-B Tech events related to enrollment management. Partners with Admissions and other agencies to develop new outreach opportunities. 4. Works with the Director to develop, promote, and recruit with scholarship workshops to market the scholarship programming at the College with current students, as well as externally including area high school to assist all student groups in the greater community in awareness of and applying for applicable scholarships. 5. Assists Director of Financial Aid to develop financial literacy objectives and presentations for campus and outside constituents. 6. Assists in the processing and reconciliation of funds to ensure compliance with federal or state agencies. 7. Determines eligibility and awards financial aid by processing applications, making corrections, documenting tracking and completing the verification process. 8. Scans and routes necessary information and forms into SIS and document imaging systems. 9. Completes and catalogs various calculations related to student awards, such as scholarship processing. 10. Processes outside agency forms. 11. Assists with student correspondence and reports as needed. 12. Communicates with appropriate state and federal agencies to resolve any conflicting issues as needed. 13. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement. 14. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects. 15. Performs other job-related responsibilities as required. Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements) 1. Must have an Associate degree. 2. Must have one year of full-time or equivalent experience working in financial aid, student services, or customer service-related field. 3. Must have experience with Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications 1. One years of full-time or equivalent experience working in financial aid. 2. Experience with community outreach and/or higher education student services related field. 3. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Should: 1. Read the following before submitting the Application: * Application Selection Process * Technical Support Tips 2. Upload Required Documents: * When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded. PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT If selected for hire: * If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. * Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work. PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER. Why Should I Work at A-B Tech? A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately: * 10,000 curriculum students * 14,000 continuing education students * 1,100 faculty & staff We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in: * 71 degrees * 30 diplomas * 122 certificates A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family! A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E) A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone. This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more! A-B Tech is looking for: A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here. Position Summary Posting Detail Information Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 03/05/2026 Start Date 04/13/2026 Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $43,080 Total Compensation Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy. Benefits Summary * Medical and Pharmacy Plan * Dental Plan * Vision Plan * Flexible Spending Accounts * Short and Long-Term Disability * Death Benefits * Life Insurance * Supplemental Policies * Professional Liability * Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year * Sick Leave of 12 days per year * Holiday Leave * All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military * Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans * Tuition Reimbursement Plan * State Employees Credit Union membership * Employee Assistance Network * Annual Flex Benefit * Alternative Work Schedules * Longevity Pay * Educational Attainment * Personal observance leave (2 days) Questions A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at . We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!