Location: Willmar

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience OR 6 years of relevant work experience (ex: professional-level experience with detailed knowledge of financial aid rules and regulations, project management, and the ability to interpret and understand new rules, regulations, and statutes.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate complex concepts and guidance to students. The ability to fluently speak, read, write, understand and respond to a variety of spoken and written communications as well as effectively communicate policies, procedures and information in a positive, professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to collect, analyze and assess data with record management and/or U.S. government reporting tools, and make effective recommendations to enhance continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Technical computer skills are sufficient to create word processing documents, spreadsheets, data collection, and create reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of complicated and ever changing Federal and State regulations governing financial aid programs along with the goals and objectives of the Financial Aid Office.
• Experience using MinnState Integrated Student Record System and Image Now
• Knowledge of all Ridgewater College academic programs
• Maintain a working knowledge of the rules, regulations and policies as established by MinnState and Ridgewater College
• ·Ability to maintain the confidentiality of private information according to law, rules, policies, and procedures is essential.

• State and Federal statutes, policies, and regulations in regard to educational institutions.
• Student services/student life policies, procedures and promising practices.
• Required computer software applications such as ISRS, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and/or Adobe Photoshop, Access, Internet, Social Networking, etc. and well as office equipment (computer, fax, copier, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience using U.S. Department of Education software and websites, including NSLDS, COD, FAA Access
• Five or more years of experience within higher education financial aid/student services, preferably in the Minnesota State College and Universities system
• Proven knowledge of Title IV regulations and programs
• Self-starter and an ability to function with minimal direction. Ability to collaborate with team members between departments to execute initiatives.

Other Requirements:

About:

• Enterprising – We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

Benefits Info:

• 11 paid holidays each year
• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month
• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)
• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Retirement Plan
• Tax-deferred Compensation
• Generous vacation and sick leave