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Compensation: $18.22 - $22.79 Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Regular Grade: Position Summary The Financial Aid Technician is responsible for assisting students and families in navigating the financial aid process. This position provides information on available financial aid programs, assists with completing application forms, verifies eligibility, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. The technician maintains accurate records, processes financial aid awards, and provides ongoing support and guidance to students regarding their financial aid options and responsibilities. Duties & Responsibilities Performs and coordinates daily activities of assigned financial programs with staff and outside agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies. Reviews and processes student scholarship applications and supporting documentation for participation in financial aid programs and monitors scholarship deadlines and ensures availability of scholarship applications. Ensures applications comply with federal and state regulations and institutional policies. Evaluates student academic records for satisfactory progress to determine continuing eligibility for financial aid programs and reviews and approves continued eligibility for financial aid programs and applications for financial aid deferments. Utilizes student funds management system for entering, auditing and accessing data. Assists with other processes within Enrollment Management and Student Success. Serves as an operational resource to other staff and students and provides information, in person, on the telephone, and email to students, prospective students, and families about student financial aid. Ensures compliance with all Title IV regulations regarding aid eligibility. Assists with workshops and/or presentations to students, parents, and other parties on financial aid information. Completes mandatory training on compliance on federal, state, and college requirements Audits accuracy of detailed data and information and detect data errors. Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocols, OSHA standards, and wear personal protective gear if required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent AND Two (2) years related experience Higher degree may be considered Best Consideration date: 10/30/2026 EEO STATEMENT: As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Questions about the role or application process? Call our Talent Acquisition team at 505‑224‑4600. As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff. Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the "CNM Family." Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students' lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution. CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home. Review our summary of benefits CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plans and Savings Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Educational Benefits We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits. Professional Development Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis CNM has consistently ranked among the top five community colleges in the country for the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded to both Hispanics and Native Americans, and consistently ranks among the top 10 for total degrees and certificates awarded. Regardless of your role, whether you're faculty, administration, or support staff, you'll play a pivotal role in instilling students with integrity, leadership, and compassion. Qualities that bring forth capable, confident, and productive citizens who want to make a change for the better.



