Financial Aid Officer (1 Year Temporary)

Financial Aid Officer (1 Year Temporary)

Evaluates and verifies financial aid applications, assists with reporting to facilitate the awarding of financial aid to qualifying students, triages financial aid processes, and awards financial aid.

This position will serve multiple roles within the Financial Aid Office. Duties will include file review and verification, working with students and/or families, as well as being available to discuss or present on financial aid at various on or off campus events. Will assist with awarding various Title IV and State funds, as well as University and external scholarship processing. Accuracy and attention to detail are required.

Start Date: November 2, 2026

End Date: November 3, 2027

Department: Financial Aid

Compensation range of $46,000 - $48,000

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree with 2 years of experience working in a higher education environment at time of application

Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of direct Student Services experience in a University setting, Experience with an integrated student information system {PeopleSoft preferred), Experience working with desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams), Knowledge of various financial aid programs managed by the Financial Aid Office (e.g. federal and state aid programs, Veterans benefits, scholarships etc.), Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali

How to Apply: Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions, Resume

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday September 20, 2026.