Financial Aid Support Specialist

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented student employee to join the Financial Aid Office. The role focuses on learning federal, state, and institutional aid processes while providing clerical support and excellent service to students, families, and staff.

You will handle confidential information with discretion and gain hands-on office experience on a university campus. Ideal candidates will communicate well, multitask effectively, and be proficient with Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• Seeking a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented student employee.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced university office environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid processes.
• Provide clerical support including proofreading, data entry, and general office assistance.
• Handle confidential student information with discretion and professionalism.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote).
• Learn and operate Banner, SLATE, and Cognos in daily tasks.
• Assist with on-campus events and student services activities.
• Maintain punctuality and clear communication about schedule changes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Data entry

Discretion with information

Tools

Banner

SLATE

Cognos

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Teams

OneNote

Job description

Colorado Mesa University seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented student employee to join the Financial Aid Office. The role focuses on learning federal, state, and institutional aid processes while providing clerical support and excellent service to students, families, and staff.

You will handle confidential information with discretion and gain hands-on office experience on a university campus. Ideal candidates will communicate well, multitask effectively, and be proficient with Word, Excel,