Financial Aid Assistant

Company: Michigan State University
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job postingsFinancial Aid Assistant Back to search results Apply now Job no: 841360 Work type: Support Staff Pay Grade:10Major Administrative Unit / College:Enrollment And Academic Strat PlanningDepartment:Financial Aid 10051804Sub Area:AP- ProfessionalsSalary:47000.00Location: East Lansing Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly Position SummaryThe Michigan State University Office of Financial Aid seeks two highly motivated individuals to join our team as Financial Aid Assistants. Successful candidates will: assist in analyzing family and student financial information to determine financial aid eligibility, resolve compound financial aid issues and counsel students on the process and outcome, determine when exceptions to Federal, State, and Institutional policies can be made, serve as a resource to other staff, deliver formal and informal presentations, and assist in developing and creating office processes and procedures under close supervision. This is a pool posting - filling two positions.Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial aid and ability to understand, apply and interpret Federal and State regulations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Desired QualificationsA bachelor's degree in a related field; experience in counseling with college-bound or college level student populations, including working with individuals, the public, and student services; willingness and ability to travel; excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and responsibilities; knowledge and experience with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Required Application MaterialsPlease submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5Websitehttps://finaid.msu.eduRemote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.Bidding eligibility ends on 1/24/2023 at 11:55 PMAdvertised: Jan 18, 2023 Eastern Standard Time

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