Financial Aid Specialist
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Financial Aid Specialist
Date: April 2025
Grade: 13
Salary Range: $39761$46733
Position Type: Full Time
Position Status: Salary/Exempt
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Location: Arkansas City Main Campus Arkansas City KS
Department: Financial Aid Administration
Reports To: Director of Financial Aid
Job Summary: The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for educating students and parents about financial aid options policies and procedures according to regulations set by the Department of Education. They will provide proactive support to students throughout the financial aid cycle.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of all Federal Financial Aid programs to include Pell Grants Direct Student Loans Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Work Study
- Determine student eligibility for federal and nonfederal aid maintain accurate student records and process awards for students.
- Use professional judgment to evaluate file status and authorize use of financial aid for payment of tuition and fees.
- Educate and advise students and their parents regarding financial aid policies procedures processes and financial aid programs.
- Provide training and support to Admissions Representatives regarding financial aid opportunities and responsibilities for students.
- Assist in public speaking engagements and presentation of financial aid information for returning and/or prospective students and their parents.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
- Take advantage of professional development opportunities related to the processing of federal aid.
- Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance including but not limited to attendance standards and work deadlines.
- Must maintain courteous professional and effective working relationships with employees vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.
- Must be able to multitask be selfmotivated and use professional judgment when necessary to provide the best customer service possible to all students and their families.
- Assist the Director of Financial Aid by performing any other financial aidrelated duties as assigned.
- Comply with all College policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Adequate experience and ability in the use of Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work well with other Cowley employees students prospective students and parents in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Ability to multitask be selfmotivated and use professional judgment when necessary.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelors degree preferred. Relative work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement.
Required Experience:
- Financial Aid experience preferred
- Customer Service Experience is a plus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around campus and other locations; ability to communicate both in person and by telephone in a professional and respectful manner; ability to make decisions and follow through with directions; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; ability to bend stoop reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability to work on a computer for long periods of time.
Benefits
KPERS Benefits: KPERS Retirement Long Term Disability Basic Life and Death.
Benefits Stipend:$890 Monthly Medical and Dental Stipend (Optional FSA/HSA).
Voluntary Benefits: Vision Life Short Term Disability Accident Cancer and 403(b).
Additional Benefits/Perks: Paid Holidays Vacation Sick Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Center Membership and many others.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
