Financial Aid Coordinator

• Assists financial aid staff to resolve difficult problems;
• Answers questions regarding individual student financial aid issues or complaints;
• Assists in coordinating the financial aid assistance program available to enrolled students, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs;
• Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; 
• Exercises sound judgment by making adjustments or revisions to costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process;
• Prepares and analyzes operational statistics, data and reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of student receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines;
• Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternative to amend the situation;
• Provides guidance and general advice to student regarding financial aid, program choice/change educational requisites, indebtedness, school policy and procedure, and state policies;
• Assist in the preparation of and presents information regarding federal financial aid, scholarships, employment and grants for various campus groups, high school students, and parents at meetings. group discussions, workshops, and recruitment sessions;
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two (2) years related work experience

• One (1) or more years work experience in a financial aid office in a college setting. 

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until 3/25/2026. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online, upload a cover letter, resume, and an unofficial copy of transcript(s) for all degrees conferred. **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [email protected]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [email protected]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.