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Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Chattanooga, TN
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Loan forgiveness
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Financial Aid Officer
Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, & Technical Careers Inc. —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Finance
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Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Chattanooga, TN
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Loan forgiveness
11d
Financial Aid Administrator
Covenant College —Lookout Mountain, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
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Senior Associate Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships - UTC Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Chattanooga, TN
- $80,200 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- University
Director, Financial Aid
Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, & Technical Careers Inc. —Chattanooga, TN
- Email
- 5 years
- Finance
- Supervising experience
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Senior Associate Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships - UTC Chattanooga
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Chattanooga, TN
- $80,200 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- University

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Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Chattanooga, TN
Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree or business-related field. Provide training and guidance to financial aid staff and campus partners regarding Tennessee…
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Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with financial aid management systems and federal/state regulations. Required: Associate’s degree in finance or business, or a…
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Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga

University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,000 - $50,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Educational administrative software
In-person customer service
Student database management
Student information system
Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Reporting the Associate Director of Scholarships and State Aid, the Financial Aid Coordinator – State and University Programs is responsible for the coordinating, awarding, and monitoring of university and Tennessee state scholarship and grant programs totaling more than $14 million annually. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, University of Tennessee, and institutional regulations while providing exceptional service to students, families, faculty, and campus partners. The coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, university departments, the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), and other external agencies for assigned scholarship and state aid programs.

State and University Scholarship Administration

Coordinate the awarding, monitoring, renewal, reconciliation, and reporting of university scholarship programs, including first-year renewable scholarships, designated returning student scholarships, and assigned endowed scholarship funds.
Administer Tennessee state financial aid programs, including but not limited to:
Tennessee HOPE Access Grant
Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant
Tennessee Dependent Child Tuition Grant
Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation
Helping Heroes Grant
Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program
Math and Science Teacher Program
Minority Teaching Fellows Program
Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program
Rural Health Loan Program
Other TSAC-administered programs as assigned

Compliance and Financial Aid Operations

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations governing assigned programs.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of awards while maintaining compliance with all applicable policies and audit requirements.
Utilize Banner, reporting tools, and other financial aid technologies to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, produce reports, and ensure data integrity.
Participate in internal and external audits by providing documentation and resolving discrepancies related to assigned programs.
Develop, maintain, and document procedures related to assigned scholarship and state aid programs.

Student Service and Financial Aid Counseling

Advise students and families regarding eligibility, application requirements, scholarship opportunities, renewal criteria, and financial aid options.
Resolve complex student inquiries regarding university scholarships, Tennessee state aid, and related financial aid matters.

Outreach and Training

Represent the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at recruitment events, orientation programs, high school visits, financial aid workshops, and community presentations.
Provide training and guidance to financial aid staff and campus partners regarding Tennessee state financial aid programs and university scholarship processes.
Assist in maintaining scholarship and Tennessee state aid information on the departmental website and other communication platforms.

Other Duties

Support departmental initiatives and strategic enrollment efforts.
Participate in testing and implementation of system upgrades and process improvements.

Competencies:

Must have effective customer service and interpersonal skills; superior organizational and problem resolution skills required; self-starter and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; basic computer software skills including MS Office required. Ability to communicate effectively with scholarship recipients, staff, faculty and the state as needed in a professional manner.

Application Review

Review of applications will begin 10 days from posting and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of financial aid principles, scholarship administration, and student services.

Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, University of Tennessee, and institutional regulations.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to reconcile financial records and identify discrepancies.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and external agencies.

Prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and student information systems; experience with Banner and financial aid management systems preferred

Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree or business-related field

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and student information systems; experience with Banner and financial aid management systems preferred

Preferred: Knowledge of TN state programs preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

UT Market Range: MR07
Anticipated hiring salary: $47,000 - $50,000

About Us

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.

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