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MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Financial Aid Specialist

Employer
Metro State University of Minnesota
Location
Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 6, 2024
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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Financial Aid Specialist

Institution:

Alexandria Technical and Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Alexandria

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$25.29 - $36.71

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 December 18, 2024. 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

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:

01-06-2025

Position End Date:

12-31-2025

Open Date:

12-04-2024

Close Date:

12-19-2024

Posting Contact Name:

Jennifer Olson

Posting Contact Email:

yr0170hc@minnstate.edu

Company

Metro State U MN

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

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