Specialist 1, Financial Aid (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking a part-time Financial Aid Assistant at the Taylorsville Campus to support students through the financial aid process via in-person, email and phone. The role handles document review, processing, and reporting; hours are Mon-Thu 12:00 pm–6:00 pm and Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm, with a requirement for reliable attendance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and customer service experience; familiarity with Banner/Etrieve and Microsoft Office is a plus; Utah

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 8–12 months of customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with Banner or Etrieve is a plus.
• Knowledge of FAFSA and Title IV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students navigate the financial aid process in-person, email and by phone.
• Review and process incoming documents.
• Work reports and maintain records.
• Ensure reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Banner

Etrieve

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Salary$15.00 - $16.76 HourlyLocationTaylorsville Campus, UTJob TypePart-Time StaffJob Number202501169DivisionStudent AffairsDepartmentFin'l Aid and ScholarshipsOpening Date10/01/2026Closing DateContinuousFLSANon-ExemptApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States.All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.Job SummaryAssist students and others as they navigate the financial aid process, in-person, email and by phone. Provide verbal and written responses to questions about the application, processing, aid offers, and relevant policies. Review and process incoming documents. Work reports. Hours for this position are Monday- Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Friday’s 10:00 am- 3:00pm at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. Must have excellent work attendance and be consistently on time and reliable.Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal skills, (customer service, written and oral communication.)Knowledge of general office procedures. Data input experience. Adaptable to frequent change, function well in high-stress environment. Knowledge of Banner, Etrieve, and Microsoft Suite preferred. Knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid and FAFSA application process preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.Minimum qualificationsHigh School Diploma.Eight (8) - twelve (12) months or more of Customer Service experience.Basic Computer Skills are requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience and or knowledge of Financial Aid. Basic Computer Skills are required. Experience with Banner preferred. Must have excellent work attendance and be consistently on time and reliable.SLCC InformationSalt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.