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Some of you may already be aware that the Department of Education announced Monday that beta testing for the 2025-2026 FAFSA has expanded to all students.
This article from NASFAA provides more information about the beta testing, application improvements and roll out, and what to expect in the coming weeks. MORE INFORMATION @ NASFAA | 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Testing Opens to All Students
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MTGU December 2024 NewsletterMontana University System sent this bulletin at 12/03/2024 11:50 AM MST Share / View as a Newsletter FAFSA Now Open!It's that time of year again. The 2025-2026 FAFSA application form is now available. 2025-2026 Form December MTGU Professional Development: FAFSA Support, December 5, 2024This academic year, MTGU is partnering with the Montana School Counselor Association to provide professional development opportunities to our stakeholders. Please join us Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. for the next one hosted by MTGU. Carroll College Director of Financial Aid Janet Riis will spend the first part of the PD discussing the FAFSA. Montana Educational Talent Search College Access Manager Dawes Elwood will spend the second part of the PD discussing FAFSA support offered through the MUS College Access Arc of Events. PD Zoom Link Supporting Students in Healthcare CareersThe Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health is working on providing mentoring and support opportunities for students interested in healthcare occupations. Frances Altekruse, Workforce Program Manager, will present information on the work she is doing with college students and Urban Indian Organizations (UIO). Please join us to learn more about the work of MCUIH/UIO. We are also working on having some other organizations join the presentation that work with students and supporting the healthcare occupation pathways. January 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. Zoom Link Important InformationCompass Database CoBro is currently working on building the 2024-2031 database we will use for the new grant cycle. Please keep your sign-in sheets and activity documents until the database is ready. We appreciate everyone's patience. Once the database is ready we will hold trainings. The current database is designed only for the 2017-2024 data. Please do not add any information at this time. MTGU State Team Personnel As of December 2, 2024: Karen Wilson is back in her role as the MTGU School Grant Manager. John Kilgour is back in his role full-time as the MTGU Program Manager. We are actively recruiting for a Senior Project Manager, a Communications Manager, and a Data Analysis Manager. NCCEP National GU Academy NCCEP's online conference, National GEAR UP Academy, will be February 3-6, 2024. MTGU will get out applications by the end of this week for those interested in applying for a slot. MTGU will select up to 7 school district and/or campus personnel to attend the virtual opportunity. More information about the PD can be found here: https://www.edpartnerships.org/academy. Upcoming DatesMTGU Professional Development: FAFSA December 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. MSCA Resources for Supporting Rural and Native Students December 5, 2024 4:30 p.m. Out of Office The MTGU State Team is off during various times December 23-January 3 for vacation. MCUIH Presentation January 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. Reach Higher Montana Scholarship RHM scholarship plus others open via one application through their application portal. Opens January 1, 2025 Closes March 1, 2025 MORE INFORMATION @ MTGU December 2024 Newsletter
MT GEAR UP and METS / MUS are hiring?
We have three positions we are trying to fill, and METS has one. MORE INFORMATION: https://www.mus.edu/hr/ochejobs.html Visit and Event Coordinator
Position Summary: Rocky Mountain College, a small private institution in Billings, Montana is accepting applications for a Visit and Event Coordinator. The institution attracts a diverse student applicant pool and has recently launched a new database management system. We seek an individual who is driven, outgoing, team-oriented, and willing to make a difference. Responsibilities Include: ● Coordinate and manage all prospective student visits, Admissions event programming, and actively assist in the growth of these events; ● Manage visit and programming communications to all constituents, including prospective students and families, as well as internal and external constituents; ● Assist with day-to-day operations within the Enrollment Services division including, but not limited to, customer service needs, inventory, events, and filing; ● Provide system and office support including, but not limited to, data entry and record maintenance as part of a divisional management team; ● Coordinate and train a dedicated and engaged team of student ambassadors. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and strong oral and written communication skills, familiarity with databases, and word processing software is required. Demonstrated customer service and/or previous education or higher education experience preferred. Billings, Montana is the largest city in Montana and the Northern Rockies and offers a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities. Connected to eight major airport hubs, Billings is referred to as Montana’s Trailhead and ranked as one of the top best cities to start a new career, one of the top 50 most bicycle friendly cities, and third best city to raise a family. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, a list of three reference, and the Rocky Mountain College employment application (available at www.rocky.edu/employment) via email at [email protected] or mail to: Human Resources, Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102. Position is opened until filled. AA/EOE More Information Title: Admissions Counselor
Brief Position Overview The Office of Admissions is a dynamic team working together to recruit new students to MSU Billings (MSUB). This position performs a variety of support tasks for all prospective, transfer and readmit students, as well as faculty and staff at MSUB. This position assists prospective students in their educational goals while continuously improving the recruitment, application, and matriculation experience. This includes supporting all five colleges across MSUB by providing outstanding customer service and guidance to matriculate prospective students and their families from their first inquiry to enrollment MORE INFORMATION: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7055 ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
@ MILES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Department: Student Services Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Classified Amount of Travel Required: 50% - 75% Reports To: Director of Financial Aid and Admissions; VP of Enrollment Management and Educational Support Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Responsible for promotion of the College through high school visitations, college fairs, career fair, and other community and regional events. · Visit all high schools assigned per recruitment plan and develop relationships with high school counselors and related personnel. · Knowledge of all academic programs offered through Miles Community College including all continuing education and workforce development initiatives and be able to relay the information to potential students, parents, counselors, community agencies, and other interested parties.
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Rocky Mountain College, a small, private, comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts, located in Billings, Montana, is accepting applications for an Admissions Counselor. Key Responsibilities include: Recruitment: Travel during the fall and spring months to attend college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events regionally. Enrollment: Assist prospective students navigate the enrollment process – included but not limited to application completion, financial aid, and orientation. Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and community partners to enhance recruitment efforts. Events: Provide support and engage on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including open houses, campus tours, and admitted student programs. Outreach: Engage outreach initiatives and leverage multiple communication mediums to engage prospective students and provide personalized support throughout the enrollment process. Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to facilitate a seamless transition for admitted students. Data Management: Maintain accurate records of communications and interactions using the institution's CRM system. Position Requirements: ● A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. ● Must be self-directed and able to work well with students, faculty, and staff as part of a team. ● Experience in higher education or a sales related position is a plus. ● Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends during peak recruitment periods. ● Is curious, driven to serve students and committed to student success, able to prioritize and think strategically and able to see the big picture while keeping a close eye on the details. ● Has proven ability to manage multiple tasks, strong interpersonal and communications skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office application and database systems. Billings, Montana is the largest city in Montana and Northern Rockies offering a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities. Connected to eight major airport hubs, Billings is referred to as Montana’s Trailhead and is ranked as one of top best cities to start a new career, one of the top 50 most bicycle friendly cities, and third best city to raise a family. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, a list of 3 references, and the Rocky Mountain College application (go to https://rocky.edu/employment/) and submit via email at jobs @rocky.edu or mail to: Human Resources, Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102. Position is open until filled. AA/EOE PNACAC Webinar | You are specially invited!
PNACAC is excited to announce an upcoming webinar focused on community college admissions. We invite you and your colleagues to join this free webinar: Webinar: What Community College Admissions Professionals Can Do To Stabilize and Grow Enrollment Thursday, May 30 12:00pm Alaska | 1:00pm Pacific | 2:00pm Mountain Co-sponsored by PNACAC’s Professional Development and Community College Relations & Transfer Advocacy Committees It isn’t news that community college enrollment has dropped steadily, and sometimes precipitously, over the last two decades. This webinar discusses emerging trends at community colleges, and suggests strategies and tactics that community college enrollment professionals, from VPs and directors to frontline staff, can focus on to improve enrollment outcomes. Your Presenters:
Questions? Reach out to PNACAC's Professional Development Chairs at [email protected]. Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Rocky Mountain College, a small, private, comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts, located in Billings, Montana, is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Key Responsibilities include: ● Compile and analyze data, maintain monthly data reports tracking institutional aid and scholarships; ● Provide financial aid advising services to prospective and current students, and parents covering all aspects of the financial aid process; ● Responsible for formulating both individualized correspondence and form letters in response to students' inquiries regarding all aspects of the scholarship and financial aid process; ● Review the accuracy of financial aid data and verify information with supporting documentation; ● Assist in coordinating, awarding, and processing of federal, institutional and external student aid programs including grants, scholarships, and loans; and ● Assist with Direct Loan processing (check and validate accuracy of federal and private loans certification/ processing/ payments). Position Requirements: ● A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. ● Must be self-directed and able to work well with students, faculty, and staff. ● Experience in higher education, specifically within financial aid is a plus. ● Is curious, driven to serve students, able to prioritize and think strategically and able to see the big picture while keeping a close eye on the details. ● Has proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and perform well on deadline as well as on long-term projects. Billings, Montana is the largest city in Montana and Northern Rockies offering a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities. Connected to eight major airport hubs, Billings is referred to as Montana’s Trailhead and is ranked as one of top best cities to start a new career, one of the top 50 most bicycle friendly cities, and third best city to raise a family. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, a list of 3 references, and the Rocky Mountain College application (go to https://rocky.edu/employment/) and submit via email at jobs @rocky.edu or mail to: Human Resources, Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102. Position is open until filled. AA/EOE MPSEOC BOARD MEMBER
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