12 financial aid specialist jobs found

FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST Position Number: S-3838 Position Summary: Advises students and families about the financial aid application process, financial aid eligibility and alternative sources of financial assistance. Includes participation in outreach activities and presentations to various internal and external audiences; reviews and resolves financial aid professional judgment appeals; performs institutional quality assurance/verification of financial aid applications; processes various forms of financial aid. Required Qualifications: Associates degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of increasingly responsible work experience of a qualifying nature. Strong knowledge of financial aid including general knowledge of federal and State of Michigan financial aid programs and regulations. Experience using complex computer systems. Ability to maintain accurate records; strong attention to details. Ability to perform the...

Support Professional, Financial Aid - One Stop Specialist Department: Financial Aid Location: Grand Rapids, MI The One Stop Specialist - Financial Aid Support Professional is responsible for the day-to-day customer service functions of the RJF Hall Student Services area. This is a high traffic, first line of contact for numerous services on campus. This includes assisting prospective, new, and current students in all aspects of the enrollment and financial aid processes. This position takes the lead with various admissions, enrollment and financial aid functions and works with other departments to provide excellent customer service to all students, staff and faculty of the college. This person serves as the resident expert on financial aid processes. Other responsibilities will include working with the Executive Director of Financial Aid to ensure quality and responsive services through various forms of communication and assisting with admissions processes. In addition,...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/HONORS PROGRAM Position Number: S-3858 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of the Honors Program coordinates, processes and supports undergraduates in completing Honors Protocols. This position is responsible for managing core elements of the required Honors Program protocols, including stewarding the capstone project administrative process, independent studies, and contracts. The Assistant Director ensures the alignment of Honors Program processes with university systems and engages in regular improvement of program processes and procedures. This position works closely with office administrative staff and the Director in liaising with campus partners and in building professional and personal development opportunities for students. Additional responsibilities include producing the annual assessment report in conjunction with the Director and the Honors Council, assisting in recruiting efforts, and engaging in student community-building. Required...

ACADEMIC ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS) Position Number: S-3851 Position Summary: An Academic Advisor manages a case load of students with a goal of providing comprehensive support for their academic performance, goals, and timely completion of their degree. An Advisor is responsible for assisting students with advising on majors, career exploration and development of academic planning strategies. Utilizing technology and other resources, Academic Advisors work directly with students on course sequencing, success skills and habits and provide guidance that assist with progression toward degree completion. Advisors engage with new students and supporters through new student orientation and support college transition and student success. Academic Advisors interact with faculty and staff from offices and departments across their college and the institution as student advocates and communicators of academic policy and process. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ADMISSIONS Position Number: S-3817 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for the promotion and marketing of Central Michigan University within the continental United States in a defined travel territory. Travel includes attending college fairs, professional conferences, community-partnership events, and alumni activities. This position acts as a liaison between the University and high school and community college officials, providing academic, career, and admissions advice to prospective students, representing the University at numerous public speaking engagements, and assisting in the daily operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position also represents international, graduate, and global admissions as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year of experience; preferably in marketing, sales, public relations, higher education, or student-related professions....

DIRECTOR / CENTRAL BOUND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Position Number: S-3812 Position Summary: This position provides programmatic and operational leadership for Central Michigan University’s community college partnership initiative, Central Bound. This role is responsible for fostering collaborative relationships across institutions, engaging community college partners, and coordinating with key stakeholder groups to support Central Bound program objectives and student success. The program director plays a pivotal role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and overall academic achievement of program participants, contributing directly to the advancement of the institutional enrollment strategies and academic mission Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience in a higher education setting. Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and shifting timelines. Experience fostering...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ENROLLMENT STUDENT SERVICES (2 POSITIONS) Position Number: S-3786 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Director of Enrollment, the Assistant Director manages a caseload of online students (undergraduate, graduate, cohort) by providing comprehensive support throughout their student journey. This position is responsible for identifying barriers to student progression, problem solving, and establishing and maintaining cross-campus partnerships. Using various types of communication, university systems and other resources, the Assistant Director works directly with students to assist in selecting a program, completing the admission process, and supporting enrollment persistence through graduation. This position works as part of a larger student service team and will cross-train with team members to ensure student success and seamless service across all aspects of the student journey. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s...

Benefits and Human Resources Specialist Department: Human Resources Location: Grand Rapids, MI As a Benefits and Human Resources Specialist at Grand Rapids Community College, this position plays a crucial role in managing and administering employee benefits programs. Primary responsibilities will include collaboratively maintaining compliance with laws, regulations, plan documents, policies, procedures and employee contracts. This position provides support to employees in processing benefit elections and changes, as well as supporting the benefits department in data requests for surveys, collective bargaining and benchmarking. This position will serve as a backup for the Employee Leave Specialist and assist with other HR projects. Position Number: 00001436 Requisition Number: Department: Human Resources Employee Group: Professional, Management, and Administration (PMA) Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks Compensation: OP3; Benefits: Full Time Reports to:...

Pathology - Foundational Sciences Faculty (Medical Faculty, Open Rank) Posting Number: F-1030 College/Unit: College of Medicine Home Department: College of Medicine Employee Group: Medical Faculty Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Medical Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking a basic science medical faculty with emphasis on teaching Pathology in our Foundational Sciences Discipline. This position assumes an educational role working with other faculty in implementing a highly integrated, cross-disciplinary, and inquiry-based medical school curriculum that includes peer-instruction, case-based and team-based learning. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and deliver research/scholarly outcomes. The college supports many different types of research and...

DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT Position Number: S-3823 Position Summary: The director of noncredit and alternative enrollment for CMU Innovation and Online provides strategic leadership and institutional stewardship for professional development, noncredit learning, and alternative enrollment pathways delivered online and at distance. The director holds primary responsibility for the design, implementation, governance, and sustainability of the university’s noncredit portfolio, digital credentialing infrastructure, and alternative enrollment models. This role oversees online program management relationships, workforce and state-funded initiatives, along with dual and concurrent enrollment programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, compliance requirements, and external partner needs. The director serves as a senior advisor on noncredit and alternative enrollment strategy and acts as a key risk-management and continuity leader...

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES Position Number: S-3794 Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for primary care and student mental health services under the direction of a supervising psychiatrist. Other administrative duties may be assigned by the Dean and his/her designee. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing medical and mental health services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide quality medical care; responding to questions/consultations of the staff; following medical protocols, handouts and clinical standards, and assisting in expanding the competencies of the clinical staff. Required Qualifications: Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant educational program. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners ( AANP ) or American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC ) certified for FNP’s. National Commission on...