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Central New Mexico Community College

Financial Aid Technician

Albuquerque, NM

Compensation:
$16.94 - $20.33
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:

Position Summary
Primary responsibility is to ensure applications complies with federal and state regulations and institutional policies and assisting in determining levels of financial aid eligibility. Processes and tracks financial aid and scholarship awards, which enable students to plan for payments of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.
Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs daily activities of assigned financial programs and coordinates with staff and outside agencies to insure compliance with applicable regulations and Institutional policies as related to the assigned programs.
  • Reviews and processes student scholarship applications and supporting documentation for participation in financial aid programs.
  • Ensures applications are in compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
  • Evaluates student academic records for satisfactory progress to determine continuing eligibility for financial aid programs and reviews and approves continued eligibility for financial aid programs and applications for financial aid deferments.
  • Utilizes student funds management system for entering, auditing and accessing data.
  • May assist with other processes within Enrollment Management and Student Success.
  • Monitors scholarship deadlines and ensures availability of scholarship applications.
  • May perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
  • Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocols, OSHA standards, and wear personal protective gear if required.

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma and two (2) years related experience.
  • OR
  • Associate's degree and six (6) months related experience.
  • This position may require working in different areas within financial aid, such as scholarships, financial aid technician, and supporting the One-Stop Student Success team. Provides information, in-person, on the telephone, and by email, to students, prospective students, and families regarding student financial aid.


  • Best consideration :12/18/2024
  • Department: Financial Aid and Scholarships

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM, USA
Job ID: Central_New_Mexico-JR107412
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns