SCTC Student Financial Aid Officer

Open to the Public

Full-Time 

6/11/25-OUF

Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F 8a-5p

Wage: $21.10

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too. 

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe:  16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave. 

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

 

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Dean of Students assumes responsibility for the integrity of financial aid, ensuring that policies are updated regularly and that internal controls are in place. Maintain the daily operations of the Financial Aid office. Provide administrative leadership of the colleges financial aid and scholarship programs which includes externally and internally funded loans, grants and scholarship programs for all undergraduate students.  Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations including recommendations and overseeing the implementation of necessary departmental and institutional policy changes. This includes but not limited to leading the Financial Aid, managing all student financial aid programs, maintaining statistical data for federal, state and other financial aid appeals and special circumstances; developing and presenting financial aid workshops for current and prospective students. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College (SCTC) values a highly collegial and caring academic environment.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide excellent customer and student service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer and student concerns and continually focus on customer and student services as our top priority.
• Monitor and comply with state and federal regulations regarding student aid programs and direct budget development and packaging experience to meet enrollment and budget goals.
• Develop and present financial aid workshops for current and prospective students.
• Accept financial aid applications, forms; review for completeness, accuracy; verify information reported on student applications to determine eligibility for awards; screen applications; review student folders, transcripts, test scores, and process.
• Maintain pertinent financial aid manuals and memoranda; manage the Financial Aid process and related computer technology, oversees the delivery, disbursement, and record keeping and communication of aid awards; and prepare institutional, state, and federal reports.
• Participate in all financial aid meetings and events as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with other departments including Admissions and Registrar and billing.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other privacy regulations.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and respons