Veteran and Military-Connected Financial Specialist OR Coordinator

SPECIALISTS WILL BRING:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry level to 6 months working in a postsecondary academic setting.
• Demonstrates a basic proficiency level in:
  • Understanding the importance of cohesive team effort and concept of synergy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:
  • Processing detailed information with good accuracy.
  • Employs appropriate methods of facilitating collaborative communication.

Desired

• Some experience (typically 6 months to 1 year) working in post-secondary academic setting.
• Basic knowledge of university and external Veteran resources with the ability to identify resources appropriate to the student for success or support needed.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency in:
  • Use of MAUI or other student records/information systems (PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.).
  • Knowledge of FERPA and other university and federal regulatory rules, policies, and laws.

COORDINATORS WILL BRING:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some experience (typically at least 1 year) working in a postsecondary academic setting.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:
  • Managing multiple tasks, resource and project management, including a high level of autonomy, decision-making, and time organization.
  • Ability to build relationships that support a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
  • Ability to apply effective written and verbal communications, concepts, tools, and techniques.

Desired

• More than one year working in post-secondary academic setting.
• Working knowledge of university and external Veteran resources with the ability to identify resources appropriate to the student for success or support needed.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency in:
  • Use of MAUI or other student records/information systems (PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.).
  • Knowledge of FERPA and other university and federal regulatory rules, policies, and laws.

Work Modality:

This position may be eligible for some flexibility and hybrid remote work schedule in alignment with dept policies and practices. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Compensation:

The Specialist (PCR1) classification has an anticipated starting annual salary range of $40,000-$43,000.

The Coordinator (PCR2) classification has an anticipated starting annual salary range of $44,000 - $49,000. 

SHOW YOUR INTEREST

To be eligible for interview, you must upload both of the following which clearly address how you meet the qualifications of the position(s) you’re applying for. You must mark the documents as a "Relevant File" to the submission when completing the application.

• resume and 
• cover letter

Registrar will fill this vacancy at one of the two levels noted above.

*You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification(s) (Specialist and/or Coordinator) you wish to be considered for.

This opportunity will be advertised at least 14 days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and degree verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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