Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a team member to support the daily functions within the Unit for Special Programs. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Special Programs, the Financial Aid Officer Associate serves as the first point of contact for Federal Work-Study programs for students, parents, and campus partners, in addition to supporting unit functions in monitoring and administering financial aid for student athletes. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrate effective task management.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan is a premier public research university with more than 52,850 students including 34,454 undergraduates, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion and affordability. U-M is in high demand with a record 105,142 undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants for fall 2024 and 8,850 incoming undergraduate students enrolling.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) manages U-M's enrollment function to efficiently optimize students' experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners, faculty, and staff, in support of the university's mission and commitment to academic quality, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OEM comprises a dedicated team of more than 200 full-time staff members, and up to 400 additional student and temporary staff and is structured in five operational units - the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of New Student Programs, the Office of the Registrar, and OEM Administration. OEM strives to provide excellence in access and support to diverse and inspiring learners who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

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Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

The Office of Enrollment Management requires a hybrid work arrangement of minimally three days on-site and two remote days. Thursdays are required as an on-site work day for all members of the OEM team. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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