Financial Aid Office Assistant

General Description: 
The anticipated start date for this position is June 2026, though we are open to the individual starting in August 2026 if needed.

The Student Financial Aid Office Assistant will greet all students, parents, and others who enter the Financial Aid Office. Office hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday. Must be Work-study eligible.

Responsibilities:

1. Covering the front desk
2. Answering the phone
3. Filing
4. Data entry
5. Scanning
6. Shredding
7. Organizing

Position Requirements:

1. Must be a current Newman University student enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours).
2. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
3. Handle confidential information with integrity.
4. Good customer service skills.
5. Ability to stand for long periods of time while alphabetizing and filing paperwork.
6. Basic computer knowledge.
7. Detail oriented.
8. Self-starter who can work with minimal direction.

Number of hours per week: 12-20 (hours based around student schedule)

Number of positions available: 1

Rate of Pay: $8.25 per hour

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.