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Financial Aid Assistant
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Working Title:
Financial Aid Assistant
Institution:
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Classification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office
City:
St. Cloud
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$20.45 - $28.79
Job Description
This position provides assistance to the Financial Aid Director and Assistant Director. This position independently implements, coordinates, and updates the confidential student financial aid files. The end result of this process assures complete, accurate and timely disbursement of all funds to students and accurate relative information to admissions, registration and business office.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- English sufficient to (1) speak, read, understand, and respond to written and spoken communications with customers; and (2) file and retrieve information based on content, using alphabetical filing practices.
- Specialized terminology related to federal and state financial aid programs, federal and state regulations, MN State and college policies, and financial aid information sufficient to give accurate information to students/potential students, parents and instructors.
Skill in:
- Customer service sufficient to answer phones, refer callers, and greet visitors with courtesy and respect.
- Accounting principles and statistical keying sufficient to monitor budgets, student work study and student payroll records, and financial aid files.
- Developing and implementing administrative and program policies and procedures in cooperation with management.
Ability to:
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, and letters.
- Use customer skills to calm angry or confused parents/students so that necessary information can be gathered and communicated.
- Access the US Department of Education web applications. (cannot be in default on previously borrowed federal student loans)
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, and letters.
Preferred Qualification
- Superior oral and written communication skills essential for daily activities sufficient to explain or describe procedures and standards to a varied clientele in a cooperative and respectful manner.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work without direct supervision and deal professionally with students/potential students, parents, support staff and administrators.
- Analytical skills to identify problems and act independently to solve according to financial aid guidelines.
- Maintains confidentiality of private information according to procedures, rules, regulations, and criteria.
- Ability to work with a diverse student body.
- Experience with filing, answering phones, typing, word processing, computerized spreadsheets, accounting software.
- Experience with ISRS, Financial Aid and other application software.
- Ability to stay focused in order to handle constant interruptions with ease.
- Flexible, adaptable and reliable.
- Report to work regularly and on time.
The salary range for this position is: $20.45-$27.12 per hour
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (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.
A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)
- Employment Reference Check
- Conflict of Interest Review
Employment eligibility: The college regrets that is in unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Hours are day shift Monday through Friday
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is committed to providing high-quality, accessible education that prepares students for fulfilling careers and lifelong learning. Rooted in its mission to educate, engage, and empower students to reach their career and life goals, SCTCC strives to foster an inclusive learning environment that addresses and reduces equity gaps. Through dedicated efforts in equity, diversity, and inclusion, the college works to ensure all students—regardless of background—have the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
02-26-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
01-17-2025
Close Date:
02-03-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Deanne Marie Hollermann
Posting Contact Email:
wr3010ev@minnstate.edu*Please mention you saw this ad on CommunityCollegeCareers.*
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