Student Employment - Specialist I, Financial Aid

Student Employment - Specialist I, Financial Aid

Salary: $15.00 Hourly Location: Taylorsville Campus, UT Job Type: Student Employment Job Number: 202500637 Division: Student Affairs Department: Student Services Opening Date: 02/04/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Benefits: Questions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting students with the financial aid processes, questions, and performing office functions relative to the receipt of financial aid documents. Customer Service functions include: • explain financial aid policies and procedures • assist students and others at the Financial Aid Office front-desk • help students complete FAFSA applications • assist students and staff with financial aid problems and concerns • refer students and others to the proper offices or persons for assistance.

Clerical functions include: • receive and screen financial aid documents • file student records • data entry • scanning and imaging • indexing scanned documents.

Must be consistently on time and reliable in work attendance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Knowledge Skills & Abilities • Excellent interpersonal skills (customer service, written and oral communication) • General Office and DataInput experience • Adaptable to frequent change, function well in a high-stress environment • Knowledge of Banner, Etrieve, and Microsoft Suite preferred • Knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid and FAFSA application process preferred • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College • Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities

Minimum Qualifications: Must have work-study offer on award notification.

Preferred Qualifications: Financial Aid knowledge, Student Services experience Knowledge of Microsoft programs, computer skills Good communication skills

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.

Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely.

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application Questions:

1. Are you a current SLCC student? Yes No

2. Do you have a 2.0 GPA? Yes No

3. Are you taking 6 credit hours for fall and spring semester? Yes No

4. Have you been awarded Federal Work Study funds through Financial Aid? Yes No

5. If not, do you know if you are eligible for Federal Work Study program? Yes No

Required Question:

Employer: Salt Lake Community College (UT) Address: 4600 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123