Work Study - Fall '26 - Financial Aid Student Worker

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking a part-time Financial Aid Work Study Student Worker for the Fall '26 term to assist the Financial Aid Office with daily operations and student guidance on campus.

The role involves greeting students, answering questions, directing to counselors, handling phones, organizing files, Proof-reading communications, and supporting staff on various tasks within the Financial Aid Office.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Reliability and consistency.
• Familiarity with basic office supplies, tools, and software.

Responsibilities

• Greet students when they arrive at the Financial Aid Office.
• Answer basic questions about the campus and direct students to the services they need.
• Answer phone calls and transfer them to the appropriate people/departments.
• Assist in keeping office supplies organized and the office space tidy.
• Support in preparing communications to students, proof-reading documents, and organizing files.
• Support staff in other assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Office software

Education

Full-time student (McMurry University)

Job description

Work Study - Fall '26 - Financial Aid Student Worker

Financial Aid - Abilene, Texas

Department: Financial Aid

Employment Type: Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Overview

The Financial Aid Work Study position supports the Financial Aid Office in daily operations to provide financial guidance to fellow students. This role will direct students to counselors, help with office organization, and provide basic campus information.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet students when they arrive at the Financial Aid Office.
• Answer basic questions about the campus and direct students to the services they need.
• Answer phone calls and transfer them to the appropriate people/departments.
• Assist in keeping office supplies organized and the office space tidy.
• Support in preparing communications to students, proof-reading documents, and organizing files.
• Support staff in other assigned tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at McMurry University.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Reliability and consistency.
• Familiarity with basic office supplies, tools, and software.

Work Schedule

Hours: Up to 10 hours per week during business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday)

Term: Fall and Spring Semesters

EEO Statement McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.