Financial Aid Navigator I - Student Success

CIO Applications Europe; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pet insurance

retirement contribution

tuition reimbursement

annual & sick time

mental health resources

healthy lifestyle benefits

affordable transitional housing may be

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks a Financial Aid Specialist I to guide students through the financial aid process, including FAFSA completion, outreach, and coordination with offices to promote enrollment and retention. This is a term position ending 10/31/2026 with a salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include counseling students, processing aid, and presenting workshops while maintaining compliance with federal policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAFSA and federal student aid policies.
• Knowledge of ISIR, Direct and PLUS loan eligibility, verification and award processes.
• Awareness of R2T4 and SAP appeals.
• Experience communicating with students and families about financial aid options.

Responsibilities

• Explain FAFSA steps and student responsibilities to families.
• Assist students with FAFSA completion and related forms.
• Respond to student questions within standard timeframes.
• Collaborate with admissions, student accounts, registrars, and advising.
• Maintain accurate documentation in databases.

Skills

FAFSA process explanation

ISIR review

Federal student aid

Verification process

Professional Judgment

Veterans benefits knowledge

Workshops & presentations

Financial literacy counseling

Customer service

Data entry

Cross‑department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Colleague software

Job description

Colorado Mountain College seeks a Financial Aid Specialist I to guide students through the financial aid process, including FAFSA completion, outreach, and coordination with offices to promote enrollment and retention. This is a term position ending 10/31/2026 with a salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include counseling students, processing aid, and presenting workshops while maintaining compliance with federal policies.