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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Financial Aid Assistant

Institution:

Lake Superior College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Duluth

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is committed to student success. The primary purpose of this professional position is to serve as the technical expert and resource to students, parents, faculty, staff, and outside constituents regarding various financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and regulations. This position will have an extensive understanding of state and financial aid rules and regulations to help students maximize their financial aid eligibility. This position will provide, on a daily basis, clear, understandable guidance to the Student Success team on what additional information is needed to determine financial aid eligibility and awards. This position will manage student financial aid records with an emphasis on student loan programs and government grant programs. The financial aid assistant provides customer service to students, families, staff and community members. The incumbent serves as a member of the Student Success and Retention Team, focused on student access, retention, persistence, and success. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating financial aid services linked to retention-based outreach and student success initiatives to a diverse student population, specifically first generation, low income, and the historically underrepresented. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.

Salary Range:

$50,070 - $69,906

Minimum Qualifications

+ 2-years experience in a related field.

+ Knowledge of a variety of governing compliance agencies as well as their regulations and policies

+ Working knowledge of the applicable software to run programs needed by the center

+ Ability to communicate clearly in writing and oral presentations

+ Governmental policy interpretation skills

Preferred Qualification

+ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field

+ Professional working experience in Accounting, Banking, Business, or Mathematics.

+ Governmental policy implementation skills

+ Postsecondary education experience

+ Demonstrate ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00am - 4:30pm / Monday - Friday

About

Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We unequivocally prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. Our commitment to affirmative action is integral to creating a workplace that values and leverages the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee. LSC actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who represent the richness of our institution and the broader community we serve by fostering their development and recognizing their contributions. Lake Superior College employees are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

11-19-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-11-2025

Close Date:

09-25-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Abby Cyr

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]