What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Specialist (202527) position at Mid-Plains Community College?
Location: North Platte - South Campus
Application Deadline: 4/7/25
Position: Assist the area financial aid team with the development, implementation and management of all institutional, state, and federal financial aid and scholarship programs. Responsible for financial aid processing of related documents and awarding state and federal funding. This position is also responsible for front line customer service to students and assisting with file completion. Candidates should have excellent customer service and communication skills, great attention to detail, and work well under time constraints.
About us:
Mid-Plains Community College, a legislatively designated 18-county service area in West-Central Nebraska, is a comprehensive, open access, public, two-year community college system that offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. MPCC consists of three main campuses, one located in McCook, Nebraska and two located in North Platte, Nebraska. Additionally, there are community campus sites in Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine with satellite classrooms located throughout the area. MPCC has a generous benefits package, for more information on our complete benefits follow this link: http://www.mpcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-benefits.php
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree is required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Detail oriented candidates with experience in finance, banking, loan management or related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be in good standing with federal student loan payments to ensure access to federal websites. The ability to communicate in multiple languages is helpful.
Application Instructions:
Send a (1) letter of interest, (2) current resume, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) a completed MPCC application form (available at www.mpcc.edu) to MPCC Human Resources, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE 69101. Fax: 308-534-5770 or email humanresources@mpcc.edu. Only complete application packets will be considered, and the position will remain open until filled. To ensure guaranteed consideration, application packets must be received by April 7. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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