Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Billings, MT

• Exemplary customer service skills;
• Thorough knowledge of all financial aid forms, applications, and documents;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Comfortable using personal computer for internet, search engines, Microsoft and Outlook programs;
• Ability to accurately interpret data in Banner from the Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, and Accounts Receivable components;
• Ability to work well with diverse populations in a sensitive non threatening manner;
• Understand federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations and the ability to conduct research for specific questions;
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with FERPA guidelines;
• Thorough knowledge of services and offices located on the University campus and City College campus;
• Thorough knowledge of office procedures and financial aid process when preparing documents for filing or pulling for a file reviewer;
• Accurate calculator and keyboarding skills;
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize and efficiently and effectively balance many projects at a time.
• Willing to speak to audiences;
• An attention for details;
• Ability to work independently and in a team oriented environment;
• Knowledge of Banner financial aid module
• Understand federal, state, and institutional packaging philosophies and rules;
• Thorough knowledge of financial aid forms required for eligibility and verification purposes;
• Knowledge of the goals and outcomes of the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships;
• Ability to assess and evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes;
• Data collection skills;
Ability to evaluate assessment data and revise processes and procedures to more effectively attain goals and outcomes;

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm