Financial Aid Specialist II
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Posted on:
18-09-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Type: Hourly Staff- Full-Time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Department: Financial Aid
Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE
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.
Montana Technological University seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to join the Enrollment Services team. This organized and detail-oriented person will participate in the timely and accurate distribution of financial aid by executing the following duties:
Analyze information and make final determinations in specialized areas of student financial aid packages such as:
- Developing work study packages
- Monitoring work study earnings to verify accuracy of funding paid
Maintain confidential hard copy and electronic files
Provide exemplary customer service and expert guidance to students/families on available financial aid programs eligibility criteria and application procedures
Stay informed about federal and state financial aid regulations.
Stay informed about Student Employment Policy and Guidelines
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Customer service experience
Demonstrated ability to complete detail-oriented tasks with a high level of accuracy
Exemplary interpersonal communication skills written and oral
Must be eligible for 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
Experience with financial aid policies and procedures
Experience with Ellucian Banner
Applications received byOctober 26 2025will 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 materialsmust be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Resume
- Contact information for3 professional references.
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 support of the Universitys 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 applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
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
- 11 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.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
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