Financial Assistance Clerk
Position:
Student Financial Assistance Office—Clerk III
Position Summary:
This 12-month, full-time, support staff position will support the processing of major components of financial aid, such as Federal/State grants, scholarships and loans. Duties will also include reconciling loan records, working with related offices to balance disbursements, maintaining an understanding of current financial aid regulations and assisting students and families concerning financial aid.
Supervision Received:
This position reports to the Director of Student Financial Assistance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working in a customer service environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple work assignments.
- A commitment to working as a member of an office team.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and related software.
- Strong math skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of Financial Aid guidelines
- Experience with Datatel software
- Experience working with Department of Education Software
Application Process:
Please fax a letter of application and a current résumé to (989) 463-7787 or apply in person at the Human Resources Office, Alma College, 320 Maple St., Alma, MI 48801. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011.
Alma College is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders. Alma’s undergraduates thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Posted: Thu, July 7th, 2011 at 10:15AM
