Financial Aid Student Loans Specialist - MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Saint Paul, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The person in this position will assist the Financial Aid Director in administering federal and state financial aid programs including advising students on financial aid programs, application processing, and packaging and awarding of financial aid eligibility. This position will administer federal and state loan programs and serve as back-up for ISIR loads. This position will also correspond with various government agencies and perform other duties as assigned. All employees of Saint Paul College are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion in all forms as well as providing excellent customer service continuously to all internal and external contacts.

Requirements

• One year of prior experience working in a financial aid office.
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal financial aid regulations and guidelines
• Ability to use the Federal Student Aid’s relations databases and applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow FERPA regulations.
• Ability to identify problems and resolve FAFSA data discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to participate in discussions and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two or more years of prior work experience working in a financial aid office.
• Previous ISRS experience; Demonstrated inter-cultural competency;

Responsibilities

• Administer the federal, state, and private loan programs.
• Complete R2T4 calculations.
• Process maximum timeframe suspension appeals
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Benefits

• low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• employer-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• various investment options
• professional development
• tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level