Job Summary
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Office of Financial Aid is looking for a Financial Aid Administrator Intermediate who will be a representative to students, parents/supporters, outside agencies, faculty and staff regarding financial aid in general and the application process. The Financial Aid Administrator Intermediate will report to the Assistant Director.
Responsibilities*
- You will be a representative of the Office of Financial Aid to students, parents/supporters, outside agencies, faculty and staff either through direct contact, emails, phone, text messaging, and at presentations regarding financial aid in general and the application process.
- You will demonstrate administrative capability as a financial aid administrator by ensuring policies comply with Federal and State regulations.
- You will maintain a working knowledge of financial aid rules and regulations. Remain current on trends and practices in Higher Education.
- You will review current literature and attend professional meetings to keep current on Federal, State, and institutional regulations and policy changes.
- You will help develop and implement financial aid procedures and administrative practices.
- You will be responsible for program management of Federal, State, and Institutional aid program(s).
- You will use systems and equipment including: Ellucian (Banner), COD, NSLDS, and general office equipment.
- You will represent the office at training and conference opportunities when designated as an attendee and presenting at financial aid events.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- 1 or more years of financial aid experience or relevant experience in a related field.
- Must have customer service experience.
- Ability to use or learn to use federal, state, and institutional systems and equipment including: Ellucian (Banner), COD, NSLDS, and general office equipment.
- You will be required to demonstrate there are no restrictions that would prevent you from obtaining authorization to NSLDS, COD and other federal financial aid processing sites.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- A hybrid schedule may be available.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier .
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Work Schedule
Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
