Financial Aid Specialist II at Montana Tech Butte, MT

Financial Aid Specialist II

Hourly Staff – Full Time

$19.00 per hour

Department:
Financial Aid

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

• Analyze information and make final determinations in specialized areas of student financial aid packages, including developing work study packages and 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 and families on available financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
• Stay informed about federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Stay informed about Student Employment Policy and Guidelines.

• 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.
• Eligible for access to federal aid databases (must not 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits ($6.08 per hour).
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees.
• 11 holidays per year.
• 3 weeks of annual leave to start.
• Generous sick leave policy for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments, and bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Employee assistance and wellness program.
• Optional retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval for eligible positions.

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 (as defined in state and federal law), 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.

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