Financial Aid Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details


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Institution
Northern State University


Working Title
Financial Aid Assistant


Posting Number
CSA02726P


Department
NSU-Financial Aid


Physical Location of Position (City)
Aberdeen


Posting Text


Northern State University is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Assistant.

* Qualifications: Financial aid experience is preferred. Candidates must be focused on customer service and able to communicate effectively. Must be organized, detail-oriented and willing to learn. Computer background and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel desired.


* Responsibilities: The major function of this position is to manage the Financial Aid Office front desk. This includes mail, email, phone and walk-in traffic, counseling customers on financial aid processes, following up with students to complete requirements, and directing inquiries to other staff as needed.


Other duties include supervising work-study students; managing file maintenance, storage, and destruction; creating deposits; organizing large mailings; reviewing financial records to meet federal requirements; and coordinating with other departments.


Posting Date
06/10/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


First Consideration Date
06/24/2026


Advertised Salary
$19.27


Duration of the Term
12 months


If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100


Work Hours


Monday - Friday
8am-5pm Academic year hours
7:30am-4:30pm Summer hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40


Appointment Type
Regular


Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)


If internal, define scope of search

This position requires
Weekends/Holidays


If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations


The Financial Aid Office is a high-traffic environment dealing with students, parents, faculty, staff, and outside agencies. Employees of the Financial Aid Office must work well in a team setting, be student-oriented, and must make a positive impression in dealing with both current and prospective students.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.


Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.


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