Responsibilities
Perform duties related to awarding and disbursing student financial aid in the student information system.
Complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations.
Employ critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to resolve issues and deliver accurate and timely financial aid awards.
Maintain spreadsheets of awards for tracking purposes.
Create and/or generate reports, forms, or other tools necessary for awarding decisions.
Assist with gathering data for reports.
Verify information for outside agencies and perform general administrative tasks for the department.
Perform other duties as assigned to be department objectives.
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma.
Experience: Minimum of one year in a professional office setting with computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Team‑oriented environment and strong organizational and task‑management skills.
Experience with data integrity and accuracy is preferred.
General familiarity with collegiate financial aid is preferred.
Compensation $18.50 per hour. This is a Union position with a salary Grade of 109. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions To be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Application Deadline Review of applicants will begin on February 13, 2026.
FLSA Status United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Union Affiliation Staff Bargaining Unit
Contact Information Madilyn Otterbacher mao76@uakron.edu
Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
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Perform duties related to awarding and disbursing student financial aid in the student information system.
Complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations.
Employ critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to resolve issues and deliver accurate and timely financial aid awards.
Maintain spreadsheets of awards for tracking purposes.
Create and/or generate reports, forms, or other tools necessary for awarding decisions.
Assist with gathering data for reports.
Verify information for outside agencies and perform general administrative tasks for the department.
Perform other duties as assigned to be department objectives.
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma.
Experience: Minimum of one year in a professional office setting with computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Team‑oriented environment and strong organizational and task‑management skills.
Experience with data integrity and accuracy is preferred.
General familiarity with collegiate financial aid is preferred.
Compensation $18.50 per hour. This is a Union position with a salary Grade of 109. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions To be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Application Deadline Review of applicants will begin on February 13, 2026.
FLSA Status United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Union Affiliation Staff Bargaining Unit
Contact Information Madilyn Otterbacher mao76@uakron.edu
Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
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