Program Specialist

San Marcos, TX

Program Specialist

Posting Number: 2027030

Location:

San Marcos

Department:
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Recruitment Type:
Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,500.00

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

• High School Diploma
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills and Experience
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Independently

• Bachelor's Degree
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Work Experience
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent Analytical Skills and Experience
• Effective Research Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Presentation Skills
• Program Management

Financial Aid and Scholarships at Texas State University seeks afinancial aid professional to work on the office's Grants &Special Programs team.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Financial Aid Program Specialist is responsible for awarding financial aid and/or scholarships, managing specific financial aid or scholarship programs (including writing and maintaining procedures), exercising professional judgment relative to special circumstances, and occasionally counseling students.
Responsible for reviewing, analyzing and awarding financial aid applications in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.

• The Program Specialist will work to ensure the effective management of federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs, determine student eligibility by reviewing exception lists, award students according to university packaging parameters, and exercise professional judgment regarding financial and other documents related to mitigating circumstances. This position is also tasked with keeping abreast of all pertinent federal and state financial aid regulations and making recommendations to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant team operations.

Occasional overnight travel,and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required.

Flexible scheduled available, including part-time remote or four-day workweeks.

Job Open Date: 09/18/2026

Job Close Date: 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Normal Work Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful

Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

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