Financial Aid Specialist
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Financial Aid Specialist – Kansas State University
About This Role
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) Scholarship Specialist will manage the online scholarship confirmation program, decisions, and all third‑party scholarships awarded to students, including private donor scholarships, state scholarships, and National Merit scholarships. The Scholarship Specialist is responsible for posting awards on students’ financial aid records and reconciling the state scholarship programs. The individual will serve as liaison between the OSFA scholarship unit and private donors, coordinate with the Associate Director for Scholarships to facilitate scholarship notifications, provide reports to privately funded scholarships and state scholarship programs, and serve as a point of contact for students and families. This position involves significant interaction and collaboration with all Financial Assistance staff, as well as all college and departmental scholarship administrators. The Scholarship Specialist must have strong communication skills, be detail‑oriented, and assume a high level of responsibility and initiative. OSFA processes in excess of $35M worth of scholarships awarded by colleges and departments from foundation‑sourced accounts. More than $6M worth of checks from private donors were processed by the scholarship Specialist for the 2020‑2021 academic year, representing an approximately 20% increase over the last five years. Responsibilities
Manage the online scholarship confirmation program and associated decisions. Oversee posting of awards on student financial aid records. Reconcile state scholarship programs. Act as liaison between OSFA scholarship unit and private donors. Coordinate with the Associate Director for Scholarships to facilitate scholarship notifications. Provide reports to privately funded scholarships and state scholarship programs. Serve as point of contact for students and families. Collaborate with all Financial Assistance staff and college and departmental scholarship administrators. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma (or equivalent). Three years of relevant experience in a financial aid or administrative setting. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related program of study. Working familiarity with MS Office Suite and/or other administrative support systems. Ability to work within a high‑volume, fast‑paced setting with strong attention to detail and excellent time‑management skills. Evidence of successful use of independent judgment, professional etiquette, organizational and multi‑tasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Employment experience within an administrative office at a college or university. Working familiarity with Oracle’s Campus Solution (formerly PeopleSoft) or other student information system. Sponsorship Eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Benefits
Annual salary range: $18.04 - $23.00 per hour.
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The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) Scholarship Specialist will manage the online scholarship confirmation program, decisions, and all third‑party scholarships awarded to students, including private donor scholarships, state scholarships, and National Merit scholarships. The Scholarship Specialist is responsible for posting awards on students’ financial aid records and reconciling the state scholarship programs. The individual will serve as liaison between the OSFA scholarship unit and private donors, coordinate with the Associate Director for Scholarships to facilitate scholarship notifications, provide reports to privately funded scholarships and state scholarship programs, and serve as a point of contact for students and families. This position involves significant interaction and collaboration with all Financial Assistance staff, as well as all college and departmental scholarship administrators. The Scholarship Specialist must have strong communication skills, be detail‑oriented, and assume a high level of responsibility and initiative. OSFA processes in excess of $35M worth of scholarships awarded by colleges and departments from foundation‑sourced accounts. More than $6M worth of checks from private donors were processed by the scholarship Specialist for the 2020‑2021 academic year, representing an approximately 20% increase over the last five years. Responsibilities
Manage the online scholarship confirmation program and associated decisions. Oversee posting of awards on student financial aid records. Reconcile state scholarship programs. Act as liaison between OSFA scholarship unit and private donors. Coordinate with the Associate Director for Scholarships to facilitate scholarship notifications. Provide reports to privately funded scholarships and state scholarship programs. Serve as point of contact for students and families. Collaborate with all Financial Assistance staff and college and departmental scholarship administrators. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma (or equivalent). Three years of relevant experience in a financial aid or administrative setting. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related program of study. Working familiarity with MS Office Suite and/or other administrative support systems. Ability to work within a high‑volume, fast‑paced setting with strong attention to detail and excellent time‑management skills. Evidence of successful use of independent judgment, professional etiquette, organizational and multi‑tasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Employment experience within an administrative office at a college or university. Working familiarity with Oracle’s Campus Solution (formerly PeopleSoft) or other student information system. Sponsorship Eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Benefits
Annual salary range: $18.04 - $23.00 per hour.
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