Financial Aid Specialist II

Montana Technological University seeks an organized and detail oriented Financial Aid Specialist to be a member of the Financial Aid team.  This position coordinates on-campus student employment and manages student payroll information. This includes the following: processing student employment paperwork and timecards, providing access and monitoring student employee compliance training, effectively communicating with all departments and employers concerning student employment, monitoring work-study earnings to verify accuracy of funding paid, and ensuring that Montana Tech Student Employment Policy and Guidelines as well as Federal and State regulations are followed.

The Financial Aid Specialist will contribute to the efficient operation of a busy on-campus office by providing various support to the Director and other staff.  This individual will also meet with perspective students and families to provide information about financial aid.

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Required Qualifications:

•    A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
•    At least 6 months of customer service experience
•    Ability to do highly detailed work
•    Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
•    High level of interpersonal communication skills – written and oral
•    Ability to problem-solve
•    Must be able to be granted access to federal aid databases, meaning cannot be in default on any federal loans

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Related work experience in an educational or financial setting
•    Knowledge of employment laws and regulations and payroll processing
•    Experience with financial aid policies and procedures
•    Experience with Banner
•    Experience with Etrieve or imaging system
•    Experience with E-Verify
•    Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
•    Ability to work with a diverse group of people
•    Ability to develop access database queries to find data and improve processing
•    Ability to reconcile funds

Applications received by July 30, 2023 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.  

Please include: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references. 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. 

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 12 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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