Administrative Associate II Financial Aid

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The
Financial Aid Office
invites applications for three (3)
Administrative Associate II's
to join their team. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Customer Care, the person assigned to this position will provide excellent customer to students navigating the process of applying for and receiving aid. This role will also be responsible for performing the clerical duties related to processing Federal Direct Loans, private student loans, federal and state work-study programs, and scholarship programs.
The person assigned to this position is expected to be a smart, analytical, creative individual, who has a philosophy of exceptional customer service, is a quick learner, is able to problem solve and troubleshoot, is comfortable with complexity and continual change, is an excellent communicator, is good at reconciling data, can effectively and professionally manage conflict, and possesses an interest in becoming part of a dedicated team.
This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge of Federal and State aid regulations and UM policies and procedures; Banner, COD, NSLDS, and Microsoft Office; and become familiar with CyberBear, UM Financial Aid website, FAFSA.gov, and studentaid.gov to the degree of being able to assist a student with navigating through them.
Required Skills
Must be able to understand and effectively communicate complex policies to customers and staff
Must have good mathematic/accounting skills and have great attention to detail
Must have strong communication skills and be able to have consistently positive interpersonal interactions with students, families, agency representatives, faculty and staff
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality when working with proprietary information
Must be able to adjust quickly to changing job demands
Must be able to effectively troubleshoot customer needs
Must be able to use standard office equipment including copiers, fax machine, ten-key adding machine, multi-line phone system
Must have demonstrated skills in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) with the ability to learn other software
Must be able to be granted access to federal aid databases (meaning the person assigned to this role cannot be in default on any federal loans)
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma and two (2) years of higher education and/or related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
About Financial Aid and UM
We, the staff of the financial aid office, in order to support the educational goals of students, equitably distribute financial resources to an economically diverse population within the bounds of imposed regulations, providing a depth of service corresponding to the needs of our community.
We strive to build the reputation of the university by being courteous, knowledgeable and approachable to all. We endeavor to effectively use technology and continually seek to improve our communication and processes. We embrace each staff member’s strengths, creating a positive environment where all can thrive
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Position Details
Position Title:
Administrative Associate II
Position Number:
009800; NEW; NEW
Department:
Financial Aid Office
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary:
$12.92/hr
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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