Financial Aid Assistant

Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
Northern State University
Working Title
Financial Aid Assistant
Posting Number
CSA02134P
Department
NSU-Financial Aid
Physical Location of Position (City)
Aberdeen
Posting Text
Northern State University's Financial Aid department seeks an energetic Financial Aid Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities include: managing the Financial Aid Office front desk. This includes mail, email, phone and walk-in traffic, counseling customers on financial aid processes, following up with students to complete requirements, and directing inquiries to other staff as needed. Other duties include supervising work-study students; managing file maintenance, storage, and destruction; creating deposits; organizing large mailings; reviewing financial records to meet federal requirements; and coordinating with other departments.
Qualifications: Financial aid experience is preferred. Candidate must be focused on customer service and able to communicate effectively. Must be organized, detail-oriented and willing to learn. Computer background and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel desired.
Posting Date
08/26/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
09/09/2024
Advertised Salary
$18.76/hour
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Monday - Friday
8am-5pm Academic year hours
7:30am-4:30pm Summer hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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This position requires
No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Will work within the Financial Aid department.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.
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Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
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Physical Requirements
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Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Lifting Above Waist
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-You may have to sit for an extended period of time.
-You may be required to move boxes to and from our storage rooms. We do have a cart you can use, but you may need to lift a box onto the cart.
Sensory Requirements
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Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
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Working Environment
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Office Environment
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