MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Financial Aid Officer

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Financial Aid Officer

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Coon RapidsAnoka

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Provide student-centered service while maintaining compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations.  Assist the Director of Financial Aid in the administration of financial aid programs, advanced processing, and providing complex information and services to external customers.  This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, by supporting efforts to achieve equity in educational outcomes by fostering a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts. 

The aligned colleges have three campus locations: Anoka, Cambridge, and Coon Rapids. The successful candidate’s home campus will be the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Rapids campus but may be required to work on any of the three campuses, as needed. There will be opportunities for intermittent telework available after successful completion of training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in Financial Aid, Advising, Admissions, Counseling, or another role supporting student success OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret Federal and State financial aid regulations and exercise confidentiality.

• Knowledge and/or ability to learn academic programming to effectively administer aid programs.

• Organizational, file management, and computer skills sufficient to manage aid programs independently. 

• Ability to work well under pressure and provide professional solution-oriented and equitable student services.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work including advocating for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Preferred Qualification 

• Working knowledge of all facets of the Financial Aid office operations and federal/state aid programs

• Knowledge and/or use of MinnState’s Integrated Statewide Records System (ISRS)

• Willingness and ability to give presentations in orientation sessions, in events on/off campus, and/or open houses to small and large groups of diverse and underrepresented college or high school students and parents

• Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision and make appropriate decisions independently

• Willingness to take initiative on projects, event coordination, and developing new aid programs

• Bachelor’s degree

Other Requirements

This position is posted on the Minnesota State’s website from March 10, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Posting closes at 12:01 am central time on April 1, 2025. Please complete the online application form and upload the following documents prior to the posting deadline:

• Cover letter addressing the required and any preferred qualifications

• Resume detailing educational background and professional experience

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement (see prompt below)

DE&I Statement Prompt: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is the responsibility of the entire college, including our faculty and staff. Describe how you would be able to support the efforts of Equity 2030 and the campus work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the position for which you are applying.

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

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