PT Clerk Financial Aid

Midland College•Midland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide administrative support for the Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid office. Duties include interacting with students and the general public to provide information regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships, clerical, and receptionist duties. Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better. Three Core Values define our culture: YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset. STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make. ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results. We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service and strong organizational skills
Computer literacy to include experience working with Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of general office equipment, including copier, fax machine, and multi-line telephone

Nice To Haves

Prior clerical and general office experience, preferably at a school district or institution of higher education
Data entry experience
Experience working with budgets; strong bookkeeping skills
Experience with imaging software and indexing documents

Responsibilities

Support Financial Aid office and related departments with receptionist and clerical duties such as directing phone calls, interacting with in-person visitors, and responding to questions with accuracy and clarity
Support divisional administrative assistants with bookkeeping, ordering office supplies, prepare for staff travel, and communicate with the accounts payable department to reconcile accounts
Filing student records, such as scanning and electronically cataloging documents
Support Student Services with events such as New Student Orientation, graduation, and other events that recruit and retain students at Midland College
Under the direction of Student Services leadership, support other departments in the division with initiatives to award financial aid to students, including scholarship recipients, veterans, and others
Other duties as assigned