Student Financial Aid Support Specialist

Colorado Mesa University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a student employee for the Financial Aid Office to support clerical tasks and learn the financial aid process. The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced university setting.

Responsibilities include data entry, assisting with events, and gaining hands-on experience using Banner, SLATE, Cognos, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and reliability.
• Willingness to learn university processes and software.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid processes.
• Provide clerical support including proofreading and data entry.
• Handle confidential student information with discretion.
• Learn and operate Banner, SLATE, and Cognos.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.).
• Assist with on-campus events such as job fairs and student services.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Professional demeanor

Tools

Banner

SLATE

Cognos

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a student employee for the Financial Aid Office to support clerical tasks and learn the financial aid process. The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced university setting.

Responsibilities include data entry, assisting with events, and gaining hands-on experience using Banner, SLATE, Cognos, and Microsoft Office Suite.