Support Specialist, Federal, Private, & Campus-Based Aid

Required Qualifications:

- A bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

- Some experience (typically six months to one year) working in a post-secondary academic setting or in another sector dealing with budgeting counseling and/or education.

Competencies Required:

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the following competencies:

- Communicating for effective relationships: proficiency knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

- Effective presentation skills: preparing and delivering effective presentations.

- Accuracy and attention to detail: understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.

- Data gathering and analysis: proficiency and knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools techniques and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects.

- Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.

Desirable Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of Financial Aid Office experience

Demonstrates a basic proficiency level in:

- The knowledge of University of Iowa policies procedures and regulations.

Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:

- The knowledge and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study.

-The knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration applicants must upload BOTHof the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:

- a current resume

- a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

Work Modality:This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process and are subject to change for training programming peak periods and performance.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $42500 - Commensurate with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

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