Financial Aid Specialist

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13536873

rFinancial Aid Specialist

rKansas State University

rAbout 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 will be responsible for posting these awards on students\' financial aid awards, and in charge of the reconciliation of the State scholarship programs. The individual will also serve as the 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 will serve as a point of contact for students and families. This position will involve 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. Office of Student Financial Assistance processes in excess of \$35M worth of scholarships awarded by colleges and departments from Foundation-sourced accounts. More than \$6M worth checks from private donors were processed by the scholarship Specialist for the 2020-2021 academic year which represents an approximately 20% increase over the last five years.

About Us

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.

Worksite Description

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.

**What You\'ll Need to Succeed

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:

Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business or other,

analytical program of study may be substituted.

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-managements 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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: April 15,2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

\$ 18.04 - \$23.00

rTo apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/financial-aid-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states-75ac6663-b4f9-4102-834c-1a5b29a2ba57

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