Student Technical and Accounting Assistant - (Federal Work Study Required)

Company: Student Technical and Accounting Assistant
Location: Normal
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Student Technical and Accounting Assistant - (Federal Work Study Required) Job no: 521452 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Student Technical and Accounting Assistant - (Federal Work Study Required) Employee Classification: Student Help Regular Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Financial Aid Office Job Summary This position is for the spring semester, through the summer session and the next academic year. The Technical and Accounting Assistant will provide support to the management area of the Financial Aid Office as a customer service representative, and a Technical Assistant for the America Reads/America Counts Program (ARAC). This position could provide support to the front desk of the counseling area. Duties will include creating, maintaining and updating forms, payroll spreadsheets, monitoring tutor group chat entries and other duties as assigned. This position will provide support to the Financial Aid Office in general. Duties will also include collecting and updating statistical data, reviewing reports, verifying data entry/building awards in the Campus Solutions system; initiating and responding to correspondence from parents and student borrowers via phone, e-mail and mail; assisting students and families with scholarship searches; assisting with requests for verification of student awards. Additional Information Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here . Pay Rate $15.50/hour - $16.50/hour Required Qualifications A minimum GPA of 2.6; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; attention to detail and dependability are required. Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work Study funding each academic year. Applicants must be available to work during the summer. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will possess excellent math or accounting skills and will be proficient with technology. Microsoft Office applications are strongly preferred. Preferred candidates will be fluent in Spanish. Work Hours 10-15 hours per week. Work hours are between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: -Effectively communicate on a daily basis. Proposed Starting Date March 16, 2026 Required Applicant Documents Resume, Reference List, and Work Availability Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply" Contact Information for Applicants Adriana Reyes, areye@ilstu.edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 . Application Opened: 03/02/2026 03:30 PM CST Application Closes: 04/01/2026 11:55 PM CST Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Student Technical and Accounting Assistant - (Federal Work Study Required) Opened 03/02/2026 Closes 04/01/2026 Department Financial Aid Office The Financial Aid Office invites applicants for a Technical and Accounting Assistant position. Students who have excellent math skills and strong customer service skills are encouraged to apply. Students with Spanish speaking skills are preferred. Current Opportunities Student Technical and Accounting Assistant - (Federal Work Study Required) Opened 03/02/2026 Closes 04/01/2026 Department Financial Aid Office The Financial Aid Office invites applicants for a Technical and Accounting Assistant position. Students who have excellent math skills and strong customer service skills are encouraged to apply. Students with Spanish speaking skills are preferred.

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