Student Financial Aid (Loans Department) TEMPORARY POSITION (Full-time)

Kent State

Job Location:

Kent - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:	Term Position - NE
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$15.00 per hour
Basic Function:	The University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid invite applications for full-time temporary position to assist this summer in the awarding and certification of private loan applications.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:	None.
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: The successful candidate will be part of a team that awards and adjusts private student loans. Responsibilities will include: Determine private loan awards award private loans certify private loans. Evaluate and determine appropriate action for invalid and/or incomplete private loan applications. Maintain accurate records. Ensure the security and confidentiality of all student record information to comply with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Update student accounts. Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:	None.
Minimum Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in a relevant field; three months experience in student financial aid customer service or a relevant field. Knowledge of higher education is a plus. License/Certification: None. Knowledge Of: None. Skill In: Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Provide excellent service to our students while complying with confidentiality laws and university awarding policies. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Problem solving and problem resolution skills. Computer applications including proficiency in Banner and Microsoft Excel Outlook and Word. Use of standard office equipment including calculator copier and fax machine.
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	None.
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:	None.
Working Schedule:	This is a temporary position starting May 2026 and working through August 2026. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (This is not a remote position.)
Additional Information:	Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.

Job Title:Term Position - NEPhysical Location:Kent Campus - Kent OHSalary:$15.00 per hourBasic Function:The University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid invite applications for full-time temporary position to assist this summer in the awarding and certification of private loan applications.Addi...

Job Title:	Term Position - NE
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$15.00 per hour
Basic Function:	The University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid invite applications for full-time temporary position to assist this summer in the awarding and certification of private loan applications.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:	None.
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: The successful candidate will be part of a team that awards and adjusts private student loans. Responsibilities will include: Determine private loan awards award private loans certify private loans. Evaluate and determine appropriate action for invalid and/or incomplete private loan applications. Maintain accurate records. Ensure the security and confidentiality of all student record information to comply with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Update student accounts. Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:	None.
Minimum Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in a relevant field; three months experience in student financial aid customer service or a relevant field. Knowledge of higher education is a plus. License/Certification: None. Knowledge Of: None. Skill In: Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Provide excellent service to our students while complying with confidentiality laws and university awarding policies. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Problem solving and problem resolution skills. Computer applications including proficiency in Banner and Microsoft Excel Outlook and Word. Use of standard office equipment including calculator copier and fax machine.
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	None.
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:	None.
Working Schedule:	This is a temporary position starting May 2026 and working through August 2026. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (This is not a remote position.)
Additional Information:	Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.