Date: 1.29.2025

Position Title: CLAS Coordinator

Position Accountable To: Director of Financial Assistance

 GENERAL SUMMARY:

Package CLAS students with all federal, State, and institutional aid, notify students if additional information or documentation is needed for processing of aid, coordinate work study program, present financial aid information to prospective students and families, and review reports and update records.

 PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Package financial aid for Fayette campus students

Verification of student eligibility

Correspond with students and parents (e-mail, phone, mail, etc.) regarding paperwork

Coordinate work study program – determine student eligibility

Assist the Director in conducting financial aid presentations to prospective students and families

Review daily reports and make timely updates

Coordinate and document and scholarship updates for varsity athletics

Other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:             

High school diploma or equivalent and some college required.

1-3 years of financial aid or higher education administrative experience

Excellent communication and organizational skills

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended periods of sedentary activity and long periods of exposure to computer monitors.  May occasionally require walking or extended phone use.

 OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Typical office setting. Occasional weekend or evenings for special student events.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources at HR@centralmethodist.edu.

 CMU employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented.  Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of Central Methodist University. Central Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.  CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.