Student Services Specialist

Closing Date:

06/27/2026Management - OperationsRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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FIN Student Fin Srvs Admin

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Experienced financial services professional with expertise in student loan servicing account collections financial reconciliation and regulatory compliance. Skilled in processing loan payments managing deferments and cancellations maintaining accurate financial records and conducting collection efforts for student loans and tuition accounts. Proficient in reconciling financial data monitoring program compliance requirements updating policies and procedures and generating reports to support financial operations. Strong administrative customer service and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Bachelors degree in arts Business or related field of study plus three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience within an office environment OR
• High School Diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of administrative/clerical experience.

• Workday Student experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft - excel word power point etc.

Additional Information:

(35%)- Posts student loan payments manages the advance files sends/posts deferments cancellations and paid in full letters. Processes weekly allocations from our loan/billing servicer ECSI. Manually updates the exit status for students separating from the UAMS Rural Practice Programs. Oversees management of the Rural Practice and Primary Care program compliance requirements.

(30 %) - Performs internal collection efforts for campus-based loan programs as well as UAMS student tuition/fee charge collections.

(15%) - Assists the Financial Analyst with campus-based monthly loan reconciliations and cashflows. Performs collection agency monthly reconciliations. Maintains and updates SFS policies and procedures for changes in processes and compliance updates.

(10 %)- Answers phones manages the filing system sorts processes and logs mail scans paid in full documents and responds to emails. Runs month-end reports for reconciliations.

(10 %) -Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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