Posting Number
N00522
Classification Title
Management Technician | Financial Aid
Working Title
Management Technician | Financial Aid
Employee Group
Staff
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Location
Main Campus
Department
Financial Aid
Pay Rate
$37,986
Employment Type
Regular FT
Work Schedule

Position Summary Information

Position Summary
The Financial Aid management technician provides technology and communications support by monitoring and maintaining financial aid programs. Banner and Cognos reports are reviewed daily to ensure proper processing of the PHEAA state grant program, national guard EAP , Chafee, and ready to succeed. Additionally the incumbent will maintain our financial aid website. Excellent customer service skills are utilized in person, or via telephone and email when providing information regarding FAFSA , and other aid-related financial aid programs, procedures, deadlines, and policies. The ability to work independently and to possess excellent organizational skills is essential.

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information or any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in financial aid (preferably two years or more); knowledge of financial aid programs, policies and procedures; grants experience; Banner; Cognos; spreadsheets/reports; and budget maintenance.
Applicants with experience working with diverse populations and excellent verbal communication skills are also desired.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
01/07/2019
Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran's status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Respect for Individuals in the Community
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide three professional references in the application form.
Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration given to resumes received by January 25, 2019.