Financial Aid Specialist

The position is within the processing unit, which is integral to maintaining office efficiencies, progression in review of student files, and overall smooth management of delivering federal student aid. The purpose of this position is to ensure accurate and efficient processing occurs on financial aid files. The position ensures students have an accurate cost of attendance, eligibility criteria is reviewed, financial aid offers are made routinely, adjustments to financial aid offers reflect changes in eligibility, etc. The position reviews various reports and queries which target student financial aid files for a specific action.

The position is also responsible for auditing specific fields on a student's free application for federal student aid (FASFA) to verify accuracy. The position assists with federal work study, employee tuition benefit programs, and with loan processing.

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.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher
• Experience in a business-related field, such as accounting, finance, or tax preparation
• Experience working in a financial aid office
• Experience in researching and interpreting regulations and compliance related topics
• Complex, analytical thinking skills
  
  

Additional Role Information:

• Individual may not be in default on a federal student loan and/or owe an overpayment on a federal student aid grant - to ensure that the individual may be issued access to various student aid databases by the U.S. Department of Education essential to completing tasks associated with this position.

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three professional references

Applications close on: March 27,2026

$18.04 - $23.00 hourly