Financial Aid Specialist

The Office of Student Financial Assistance seeks individuals interested in joining our processing team. Responsibilities include: manage the federal and state work-study programs, manage the tuition assistance programs, assist with awarding financial aid, and research regulations governing the treatment of federal student aid when a student withdraws from the university.

Tasks to be performed include:

• Responds to inquiries from students and employers, verifies student eligibility, makes awards within the student system, and collect/reviews Federal Work-Study position descriptions for accuracy.
• Monitors the fund to ensure our annual allocation stays within budget. Maintains accurate accounting records and assist with monthly reconciliation.
• Responsible for all fiscal actions, such as depositing funds, processing reimbursement Agency Payment Vouchers (APVs), reconciling the account, and completing the annual report.
• Reviews applications and verifies eligibility for the tuition assistance programs. Communicates with the student or employee if Application is incomplete or if eligibility issues are found.
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets student-specific data necessary to perform the R2T4 calculation for students that withdraw.
• Serves as a team member responsible for awarding financial aid. Reviews reports, research eligibility, produces financial aid notifications.

About Us

The staff members in the Office of Student Financial Assistance serve students and their families at every step of the journey while at Kansas State University to guide students through the scholarship and financial aid process.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher
• 9 or more months work experience in a student financial aid office.
• 12 or more months work experience performing accounting, budgeting, finance or banking related tasks.
• Able to research, analyze, interpret, and explain complex regulations and/or policies.
• Effective verbal and written communication to enhance exemplary customer service skills.
• Previous work experience utilizing comprehensive student information system or similar technology.

Other Requirements:

• Incumbent may not be in default on a federal student loan and/or owe a federal grant overpayment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Screening of Applications Begins

For best consideration, apply by 07/25/2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$ 18.04 – $23.00 Hourly