**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **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 **January 8, 2025** . The search will remain open until the position is filled. APPLY ONLINE: alextech.edu/jobs **RESPONSIBILITIES** This person is responsible for providing customer service to students, parents, staff, and others regarding financial aid. Individuals will receive training on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. This person will be responsible for processing of loans, working with scholarships, and maintaining documents to ensure the campus is meeting compliance. Individuals will assist staff with the management and processing of financial aid programs including disbursing financial aid, reconciling budgets, along with military benefits following already established policies and procedures. **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 (https://www.alextech.edu/about-atcc/equity-diversity-inclusion) . 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:** 01-29-2025 **Position End Date:** 01-28-2026 **Open Date:** 12-20-2024 **Close Date:** 01-09-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Jennifer Olson **Posting Contact Email:** yr0170hc@minnstate.edu