MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Financial Aid Specialist - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
MAPE UNCLASSIFIED JOB POSTING
POSITION: Financial Aid Specialist (PCN 01129967)
CLASSIFICATION: MnSCU Academic Professional 2
STARTING DATE : Approximately January 6, 2025
APPOINTMENT: Full-time, Limited (up to one year)
SALARY RANGE: $25.29 ? $36.71/hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by January 8, 2025 . The search will remain open until the position is filled. APPLY ONLINE: alextech.edu/jobs
RESPONSIBILITIES
This person is responsible for achieving extensive and accurate knowledge of all financial aid programs and processes, including federal, state and institutional policies to be a pertinent contact person for advising students, parents, staff and agencies with specific, detailed information related to Financial Aid services. This person is responsible for aiding in the daily processing of students? FAFSAs, including managing the verification of FAFSAs to federal tax transcripts, to insure the timely issuance of student award letters.
Minimum Qualifications
- AA, AS or AAS degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, business management, finance, administrative assistant/office management, etc. or two years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office of an educational institution.
- Knowledge of current Federal and State financial aid programs.
- Prior experience with researching, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal or state regulations.
- Knowledge of data practices and FERPA policies and laws.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, business management, finance, etc.
- Four years working in higher education institution.
- Four years working in financial aid.
- Experience using ISRS (Integrated Student Registration System) and Department of Education software and web-based programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment as expressed in the ATCC EDI Strategic Plan . We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today?s dynamic, global workforce. NOTICE : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State?s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
TO APPLY: Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs
CONTACT : Jennifer Olson, (320) 762-4461
Email: employment@alextech.edu
An equal opportunity educator and employer
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
This document is available in alternative formats by calling
888-234-1222 ext. 4673 or 320-762-4673
Alexandria, MN
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