The Role
The Financial Aid Specialist II role involves managing student employment, engaging with students and staff about financial aid, and supporting the financial aid team in an organized office environment.
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Title: Financial Aid Specialist II
Job Type: Hourly Staff- Full-Time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Department: Financial Aid
Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Do you love working with and helping people? The Financial Aid office is looking for a new team member with an analytical mind and great attention to detail. You will help manage student employment and communicate information about financial aid with faculty, staff and students. This work is an integral part of the entire campus. You will have the opportunity to learn all facets of financial aid, not just the responsibilities of your specific job, keeping the work varied and interesting. Our location with the Enrollment and Business Services offices fosters a true teamwork environment. Your communication style should be effective yet personalized to the level of understanding for the students or individuals you’re working with. We are looking for a person who enjoys learning and will not be intimidated by frequent changes in financial aid regulations.
Montana Technological University seeks an organized and detailed oriented Financial Aid Specialist to be a member of the Financial Aid team. This position manages the Federal and State Work Study Programs and student employment.
The Financial Aid Specialist will contribute to the efficient operation of a busy on-campus office by providing various support to the Director, other financial aid personnel, and to Enrollment Services for student and parent campus visits related to financial aid.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Type: Hourly Staff- Full-Time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Department: Financial Aid
Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Do you love working with and helping people? The Financial Aid office is looking for a new team member with an analytical mind and great attention to detail. You will help manage student employment and communicate information about financial aid with faculty, staff and students. This work is an integral part of the entire campus. You will have the opportunity to learn all facets of financial aid, not just the responsibilities of your specific job, keeping the work varied and interesting. Our location with the Enrollment and Business Services offices fosters a true teamwork environment. Your communication style should be effective yet personalized to the level of understanding for the students or individuals you’re working with. We are looking for a person who enjoys learning and will not be intimidated by frequent changes in financial aid regulations.
Montana Technological University seeks an organized and detailed oriented Financial Aid Specialist to be a member of the Financial Aid team. This position manages the Federal and State Work Study Programs and student employment.
The Financial Aid Specialist will contribute to the efficient operation of a busy on-campus office by providing various support to the Director, other financial aid personnel, and to Enrollment Services for student and parent campus visits related to financial aid.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Customer service experience
- Demonstrated ability to complete detail-oriented tasks with a high level of accuracy
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills – written and oral
- Must be eligible for access to federal aid databases, meaning cannot be in default
- Bachelor's Degree
- Related work experience in an educational or financial setting
- Experience with financial aid policies and procedures
- Experience with Banner or other FAMs system
Applications received by May 4, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
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The Company
What We Do
Montana Technological University, founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, is a leading STEM institution in the Rocky Mountain West, established to meet the demand for engineers and resource managers.
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