Job Details

Working Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Information Manager
Job Class: Management Analyst 2
Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID: 76655
• Location: Coon Rapids, MN and Anoka, MN
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/13/2024
• Closing Date: 06/03/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Anoka Ramsey CC-Coon Rpds-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Anoka Ramsey CC / MnSCU Ank Ram CC Financial Aid
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift. Fall/Spring semester Mon thru Fri 8:00 – 4:30pm; Summer semester Mon thru Thurs 7:30 – 5:00pm, Fri 7:30 – 11:30am.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, Between Campuses
• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

The aligned Financial Aid Office of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College is focused on providing excellent student-centered service while maintaining compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Information Manager is integral to the Financial Aid leadership team at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College.

The position is responsible for assisting the Director of Financial Aid in leading the Financial Aid Office for two colleges and three campuses while managing a budget compromised of federal, state, and institutional aid programs totaling approximately $40,000,000. Duties include providing leadership for various office functions, developing queries, improving processes within the department, management and expertise for the information system modules supporting day-to-day office functions, as well as providing significant presentation/outreach support/coordination to the campus community and local communities.

This position serves as a liaison between the Financial Aid Office, the Office of Information Technology, and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The Assistant Director also coordinates and oversees the operations of the Financial Aid Offices on all three campuses, provides administrative support to the Director, and acts as the Director in their absence. The successful candidate will have a passion for student service, equity, inclusion, and continual personal learning/growth.

This position will have responsibilities at all three campuses and the home campuses will be in Coon Rapids and Anoka. Hours of operation: Fall/Spring semester Mon thru Fri 8:00 – 4:30pm; Summer semester. Mon thru Thurs 7:30 – 5:00pm, Fri 7:30 – 11:30am. Opportunities for telework are available.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years’ experience with financial aid programs
• Commitment to equity and inclusion work including advocating for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Ability to search tables and query data using Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Ability to analyze processes and create efficient business procedures.
• Demonstrated communication skills, sufficient to give group presentations to students and campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years with increasing responsibility in financial aid.
• Experience using student data systems (such as ISRS, Peoplesoft, Colleague, PowerFAIDS).
• Experience using document imaging systems sufficient to process, query, and route documents appropriately.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and policy/procedure development.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Please complete the online application form and upload your resume and cover letter by the deadline.

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Melinda LaBossiere at mindy.labossiere@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1366.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID #76655, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Melinda LaBossiere at mindy.labossiere@anokaramsey.edu.

About Minnesota State

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition waiver
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

The safety of all members of ARCC and ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to prospective employees at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/ and http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx. The ARCC campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1272. The ATC campus Title IX Coordinator is Tara Martinez and can be contacted at tara.martinez@anokatech.edu or 763-576-4027.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We 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. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.