Financial Aid Specialist II

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Title: Financial Aid Specialist II

Job Type: Hourly Staff - Full-Time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Department: Financial Aid

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, a mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Do you love working with and helping people? The Financial Aid office is looking for a new team member with an analytical mind and great attention to detail. You will help manage student employment and communicate information about financial aid with faculty, staff, and students. This work is an integral part of the entire campus. You will have the opportunity to learn all facets of financial aid, not just the responsibilities of your specific job, keeping the work varied and interesting.

Our location with the Enrollment and Business Services offices fosters a true teamwork environment.

Your communication style should be effective yet personalized to the level of understanding for the students or individuals you’re working with. We are looking for a person who enjoys learning and will not be intimidated by frequent changes in financial aid regulations.

Analyze information and make final determinations in specialized areas of student financial aid packages such as:

• Developing work study packages
• Monitoring work study earnings to verify accuracy of funding paid
• Enter student aid data into Banner with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Maintain confidential hard copy and electronic files
• Provide exemplary customer service and expert guidance to students/families on available financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, and application procedures
• Stay informed about federal and state financial aid regulations

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Customer service experience
• Demonstrated ability to complete detail-oriented tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills – written and oral
• Must be eligible for access to federal aid databases, meaning cannot be in default on any federal loans

• Related work experience in an educational or financial setting
• Experience with financial aid policies and procedures
• Experience with Ellucian Banner

Applications received by January 18, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Please include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

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