Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24348 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Ryan Christensen 406-994-2845 [email protected] |
Classification Title | Financial Aid Spec I |
Working Title | Financial Aid Specialist I |
Brief Position Overview | Financial Aid Services evaluates and determines the eligibility of students to receive all forms of financial assistance, including fee waivers and scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study employment to any student attending MSU Bozeman. |
Position Number | 4M0015 |
Department | Financial Aid Services |
Division | Division of Student Success |
Appointment Type | Classified |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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FLSA | Non-Exempt |
Union Affiliation | FOCUS-MFPE |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | $22.60 per hour, commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. |
Contract Type | Classified Salary |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The Office of Financial Aid Services (OFAS) assists students in financing their education through a variety of federal, state, and institutional aid including grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, work programs, and loans. In administering these programs, our staff works directly with applicants for student aid, their parents or sponsors, and with secondary school personnel. Because the financial aid system impacts, in one way or another, every department at Montana State University, we also work with university faculty & staff, donors, private financial institutions, and state and federal government agencies. Financial Aid Specialist I are critical in assisting the Office of Financial Aid Services meet its mission by providing direct customer service, processing institutional forms and customer requests, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations. OFAS has an extensive training and development program designed to help new employees be successful and grow in this position. |
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Duties and Responsibilities | Under the general supervision of the Assistant Directors, this position assists in the administration of student aid programs and activities. The person in will apply federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures to determine aid eligibility and to ensure correct and timely aid processing. In addition, this position acts as the primary customer service contact for phone, email, and front desk interactions with students and families.
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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
This position has supervisory duties? | No |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search. |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on May 29, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
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Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |