Financial Aid Technician
Company:
Northern Michigan University
Job Location:
Marquette, 49855
Category:
Financial Aid
Type:
Full-Time
Position Title: Financial Aid Technician
Department: Financial Aid
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $38,640-$41,500
Travel: No travel
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties: Provide support to the Financial Aid Office in the day-to-day operations of the financial aid software system and to administer specific programs of the University's Financial Aid Office including eligibility determination, record maintenance and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Minimum Work Experience: One year Financial Aid Office experience or two years of work experience in a regulated, detail-oriented environment, such as experience in a financial related field or a student services position in a higher education setting.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Experience and skill in counseling students, parents and/or the community.
Positive customer relations and ability to work with diverse populations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess a working knowledge of computer applications in a PC/software systems environment.
Skill to work with programs that are highly regulated and require attention to detail.
Excellent record keeping abilities.
Proficient with basic accounting principles.
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, internet, or web-based applications.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Financial Aid Office experience at a counselor level or above.
Experience administering financial programs that require exceptional organizational skills.
Master's Degree in related field.
Experience working with SCT Banner.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.
Contact Information: Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
Department: Financial Aid
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $38,640-$41,500
Travel: No travel
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties: Provide support to the Financial Aid Office in the day-to-day operations of the financial aid software system and to administer specific programs of the University's Financial Aid Office including eligibility determination, record maintenance and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Minimum Work Experience: One year Financial Aid Office experience or two years of work experience in a regulated, detail-oriented environment, such as experience in a financial related field or a student services position in a higher education setting.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Experience and skill in counseling students, parents and/or the community.
Positive customer relations and ability to work with diverse populations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess a working knowledge of computer applications in a PC/software systems environment.
Skill to work with programs that are highly regulated and require attention to detail.
Excellent record keeping abilities.
Proficient with basic accounting principles.
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, internet, or web-based applications.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Financial Aid Office experience at a counselor level or above.
Experience administering financial programs that require exceptional organizational skills.
Master's Degree in related field.
Experience working with SCT Banner.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.
Contact Information: Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
