Financial Aid Specialist

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Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Please remove security-sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcript. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application. Attach as “Transcripts”;

Web-Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop, or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, a microphone, and a web camera.

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This position implements the State and Federal compliance or the administration of the financial aid programs or the scholarships. Position status updated to “open until filled”, 3/25/2024; updated to 2 positions 8/22/24; refreshed posting date 2/24/2025

Required Training and Experience

Associate Degree or two-year technical certificate, and at least two years of experience in a student financial aid or other administrative environment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Training & Experience

Licensing Requirements

Acceptable background check required

Knowledge of:

• Scholarship and/or financial aid processes, applications, and procedures;
• Database management principles;
• Basic budgeting principles;
• Basic website maintenance principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines;
• Customer service principles.

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