Financial Aid Specialist

ROSE STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AN OPENING IN FINANCIAL AID

POSITION : Financial Aid Specialist

Description of Duties :

Responsible for assisting students in applying for and obtaining financial aid from various Federal, State and other programs available. Provide exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and by email. Assisting students in completing and processing of financial aid applications both online and in person. Analyze documents submitted by applicants for accuracy and to determine if other documentation is required. Maintaining student financial aid records and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Provide guidance and support to students and families regarding financial aid options, application procedures, and eligibility requirements. Process incoming verification documents and prepare information for the awarding process. Review and analyze documents used to collect information from applicants. Suggest changes to these documents as needed. Process and complete Tuition Assistance documents received from various outside agencies by providing verification of financial aid. Assist with processing of Tribal Scholarships. Assist with document imaging of student records. Assist with the Federal Student loan Programs. Serves as a liaison with other departments and external customers in the resolution of day-to-day matters. Participate in outreach and educational activities to promote financial literacy and awareness of financial aid opportunities. Report inconsistent activities by students as they pertain to their application for financial aid. Correspond with students in writing, in person or by phone regarding their outstanding documents needed to complete their FAFSA. Stay updated on federal and state regulations and changes in financial aid policies to ensure compliance. Assist with the development and implementation of financial aid policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. A thorough understanding of federal and state regulations as it relates to financial aid. Be able to pass US Department of Education background check for authorization to access federal websites. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of related experience in an academic institution. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Basic math and data entry skills are essential. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a fast-past environment. Light lifting up to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. required. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.

Desired Qualifications :

Associate's Degree or equivalent. Two (2) years of related experience in an academic institution.

Application Deadline :   October 28, 2025

Please submit application materials as requested. The original signed Rose State College application form and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.

Candidate selected will serve a probationary period. All finalists may be subject to a background check and / or drug test.

(POSTED ON September 30, 2025)

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Rose State College’s Annual Security Report, including VAWA disclosures, is located at https : / / rose.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2025 / 08 / 2024-Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf

An Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.

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