Description

Saint Michael's College’s Financial Aid department invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Specialist. We are looking for a self-motivated, service-oriented professional dedicated to supporting current and prospective students and their families. As a key part of the College’s enrollment and retention efforts, the Financial Aid team values individuals who are committed to promoting access and affordability in higher education while delivering a high-quality, student-centered experience. 
 
Major Objectives:

• Ensure that students and families receive exceptional customer service and comprehensive information about financing a Saint Michael’s education.
• Provide counseling to students/families who contact Financial Aid by phone, e-mail or in-person.
• Review financial aid files, complete federal verification and resolve conflicting information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Administer financial aid in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policy. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Advise prospective and current undergraduate students, graduate students, and parents on all aspects of financing a Saint Michael’s education.
• Assist students and families in navigating the financial aid and billing process.
• Respond to student and family inquiries by phone, e-mail and in-person.
• Proactively contact students and applicants to resolve incomplete financial aid files
• Serve as a liaison with other offices on campus and campus constituencies.
• Represent Financial aid at Admission Open House and other events.
• Support daily office operations centered on financial aid processing and communication with students and families.
• Demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute an inclusive, diverse and respectful campus community.
• Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diverse populations.
• Recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people. Help to create an environment that values and supports differences.

For a full job description, pleaseclick here. The annual salary range for this position is $40,000-$50,000. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirementsand expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. 

Application Instructions: 
Please be prepared to include the following documents after clicking on the “Apply Now” button: 

• Resume
• A cover letter that includes a statement describing your skills and experience that would contribute to the Enrollment Office’s commitment towards Saint Michael's College and becoming a more culturally responsive and inclusive community. 

For full consideration please submit application materials by September 30, 2025. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years customer service experience or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent analytical and verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Higher Education
• Familiarity with Federal Student Aid Systems
• Familiarity with Colleague® by Ellucian
• Public speaking experience 

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background check and driving record check.