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What are some typical challenges a student financial assistant may face when supporting students?

Student Financial Assistants often encounter challenges such as handling confidential information with discretion, managing a high volume of inquiries during peak times (like the start of semesters), and clearly explaining complex financial aid policies to students from diverse backgrounds. They must balance accuracy and empathy, ensuring students feel supported while adhering to regulations. Strong organization and communication skills are essential to navigate these aspects effectively.

What is a student financial assistant?

Student financial assistants are individuals who help students navigate financial matters related to their education, such as applying for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and managing tuition payments. They may work in college or university financial aid offices, providing support and guidance to students and families. Their responsibilities often include answering questions about financial aid forms, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring students understand their financial responsibilities. Student financial assistants play a key role in making higher education more accessible by helping students secure funding and stay informed about their options.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student financial assistant?

To thrive as a Student Financial Assistant, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of finance or accounting, typically supported by coursework or relevant experience. Familiarity with financial management software, spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Excel), and student information systems is often required. Excellent customer service, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication help you effectively assist students and collaborate with staff. These skills ensure accurate financial processing, regulatory compliance, and positive interactions with students seeking support.
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College Work Study Student - Financial Aid Office - IT Student Assistant - Fall 2026

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$14/hr

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

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Job description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
  • Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
  • Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
  • Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.
Job Description
Note **Only students who have completed this year's FAFSA and accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package are eligible to apply**
For Semester/Term: Fall 2026
Hiring Department: Financial Aid - Office of Information Technologies
Location: West Charleston Campus
Work Hours per week: up to 20.0
Hourly Rate of Pay: $14.00
What our office does:
Our department helps guide students and their families through the process of applying for federal, institutional, and state financial aid.
Position Description
The Student IT Assistant provides technical and administrative assistance to the Office of Financial Aid's Information Technology (OFA IT) team while gaining hands-on experience in higher education operations and IT service management. This position supports daily OFA IT processes impacting the campus-wide community while maintaining strict privacy protocols and data protection standards.
This position aids our students and staff by completing the following essential functions:
  • Document support tickets and resolutions in our ticketing system
  • Data & Systems Support
  • Generate routine reports using pre-configured templates and stored procedures/views.
  • Assist with editing and developing content for documentation
  • Assist with organizing the OFA IT data repository
  • Administrative & Project Support
  • Execute data entry tasks using approved software and processes, e.g. Hyland OnBase and Microsoft Office with SharePoint
  • Create and update user documentation and training materials
  • Send template communications to student populations via email

Our services benefit: CSN students and staff
Work Experience in our Department supports the following Degree/Certificate Programs:
  • Business Management,
  • Computer Office Technology
  • Degrees/Certificates that result in employment that requires office and customer service skills

Required Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled student in the Computer Science (CS) or Computing and Information Technology (CIT) majors, or the Computing and Engineering Technologies Area of Study.
  • Completion of at least one semester of project management, database, or computer programming coursework
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and successfully complete federal and state data security training.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Computing and Information Technology: Software-Database, AAS
  • Computing and Information Technology: Software-Programming, AAS
  • Computer Science, AA
  • Computer Science, CA
  • Preference given to Federal Work-Study students who intend to work Fall and Spring terms.
  • NV Promise Scholarship eligibility in the 2025-26 Academic Year
  • Experience with Windows PowerShell, using Python for data visualization, and/or automatic data collection using crawlers/scrapers

Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
48.8%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, you must upload the following documents to your application:
1) Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) -
2) Proof you've received the Student Employment Award. You may provide either:
  • A copy of your latest CSN Award Notification showing the Student Employment Award. This can be found in your CSN email or in your MyCSN Communication Center

or
  • A screenshot of your accepted award for the appropriate semester from the "View/Accept Financial Aid" screen in your MyCSN.

DON'T HAVE THE AWARD?
Contact the CSN Financial Aid Office if you do not have the Student Employment Award but want to see if you qualify. You may email us directly at CollegeWorkStudy@CSN.edu or visit your closest campus office.
NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE
CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. To prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.
Disclaimer
Offer and acceptance of a Work Study Award are not a guarantee of employment. Wages under this position are paid from Work Study awards administered by the CSN Financial Aid Department. To maintain eligibility, students must
  • Show a financial aid eligible major (degree or certificate program) declared with the CSN Office of the Registrar, and
  • Meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress after each semester/term to qualify for employment within the academic year, and
  • Show degree compliant enrollment for each semester/term for which funding is desired.
  • Be enrolled in at least 6 credits and meet additional eligibility requirements of the Silver State Regents Service Program for summer semester/term employment.

Posting Close Date
10/2/2026
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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