Employment

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities seeks a Financial Aid Officer (32 hrs/wk) who is responsible for providing exceptional customer service as they counsel and advise students on federal and institutional student financial aid programs; evaluating and approving financial aid applications and awarding financial aid to eligible students including merit and need-based institutional aid and federal loan programs; collecting, maintaining, and reporting of student financial aid data; ensuring the seminary’s financial aid procedures are compliant with state and federal laws and regulations, as well as seminary policies; preparing for and participating in the yearly financial aid audit; and conducting periodic presentations to students and other interested parties about financial aid policy and procedures.

The Financial Aid Officer works closely with the Director of Student Services (primary supervisor), Vice President for Finance and Administration (secondary supervisor), Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselors, and United’s Accountant to provide United’s students with a seamless and professional financial aid experience.

The ideal candidate will have prior training and at least two years of experience administering student financial aid programs at a postsecondary institution required; Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, education, or a related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications in financial aid administration are advantageous; experience with educational student management software and PowerFAIDS required; Blackbaud SIS preferred.

View the complete job description and all necessary qualifications. This position is .8 FTE/32 hours/week and requires the employee to routinely work on campus for at least two (2) days (or 16 hours of the 32) per work week. The annualized salary range is $50,000–$55,000 with an exceptional benefits package, including retirement, medical, health savings account, Life/LTD, vacation, sick leave, and a very generous holiday schedule. Plus, you’ll work with colleagues who are highly dedicated and collaborative and will want the same approach from you.

United Theological Seminary is proud to be a leader in progressive theological education, welcoming students of all genders, religious affiliations, spiritual expressions, races, abilities, and ages. We are a community of activists, students, scholars, artists, ministers, chaplains, and more. 

If this position is your kind of work and United is your kind of place, we would love to hear from you! Persons of color are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to vpearson@unitedseminary.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.