Prison Education Program Financial Assistance Representative

Job Title:

Prison Education Program Financial Assistance Representative Date Posted:

4/14/2026

Reports To:

Director of Financial Assistance in consultation with the Provost.

FLSA Classification:

Non-exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

: The Prison Education Program Financial Aid Representative will provide guidance to students in the Prison Education Program. This position has a primary focus on state aid and on document tracking. Position is located on the CMU Fayette Campus.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: 1. Review reports and forms to track students and identify necessary actions. 10% 2. Work in NSLDS and COD systems, as needed 10% 3. Process state applications as directed by the Director of Financial Aid. 25% 4. Communicate with students, advisors, and Provost as needed. 10% 5. Work with the Department of Corrections to address any FA hurdles. 10% 6. Track and acquire documentation for students as needed 20% 7. Update information in the SIS as required. 15% 8. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

: Baccalaureate degree required Graduate degree preferred Experience working in a higher education service setting required Experience working in Financial Aid preferred Must meet the Department of Corrections requirements for entry into the prison facilities

Note:

To enter any of the Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC) facilities, you must comply with all MODOC security requirements, including but not limited to; full-body scanner, walk-through metal detector, handheld detectors, and X-ray baggage scanners.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sit for long periods of time on the computer;
• May work in buildings without elevator access, requiring routine use of stairways to move between floors (when in a correctional facility).
• May work in areas of a facility without air conditioning (when in a correctional facility).

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES

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 CMU. Central Methodist University 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person