Financial Aid Specialist

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• Job Title:** Financial Aid Specialist
  
  

Are you passionate with helping students with financial aid? We are

calling YOU to be a part of our great organization!You need drive,

confidence & ambition in order to be able to help our student be

successful when the easy road is giving up! Come support our students

with your knowledge and become a bridge for them to accomplish their

dreams!\

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At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and

leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for

a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to

helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience,

state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We

operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in

everything we do.\

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Whether you are starting your education journey or are looking to

advance your career experiences, WSU Tech has the resources and

expertise to help you succeed. Join us and discover the possibilities

for your future!

• Compensation Range:** \$18.50/hr
• WSU Tech Benefits (Varies)**:
• Paid Holidays: 15 18 paid holidays
• PTO: Earn 18 28 days annually
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• KPERs
• Overview / Job Summary:** The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible
  
  

for coordinating Financial Aid operations and providing quality customer

service to students.

**Responsibilities**

• Provides counseling to students regarding financial aid
  
  

opportunities , both federal and institutional, and the status of

their individual file; assist students with the financial aid

application and award process.

• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of all Title IV
  
  

Federal Financial Aid programs and compliance regulations for those

programs administered at the College.

• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of institutional
  
  

scholarship opportunities and requirements.

• Uses professional judgment within provided guidelines to evaluate
  
  

file status and authorize use of financial aid for payment of

tuition and fees.

• Provides necessary updates and communication to both internal and
  
  

external stakeholders regarding financial aid and scholarship

processes and procedures.

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of financial aid
  
  

information submitted by students.

• Maintains knowledge of all College programs and resources; maintains
  
  

academic records and information in the ERP system.

• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Education:** Associates degree required; Bachelors Degree preferred.
  
  

**What You Bring**

• Experience in financial aid and scholarship counseling within the
  
  

last two years, preferred.

• Ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively in a customer
  
  

service intensive environment under pressure and subject to

frequently changing priorities while maintaining confidentiality

with all student information.

• Familiarity with Banner and Navigate preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills must be able to work with students
  
  

and peers in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner,

maintaining effective working relationships.

• Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
  
  

performance, including standards for attendance, work deadlines, and

scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and ever-changing
  
  

environment.

• Hours per Week** 40\
• Work Hours** 9a-6p\
• Employment Term** Regular\
• Employment Type** Full Time
• Salary and Benefits** \$23.01hr; Full package benefits available for
  
  

this position. Check out our website for a preview of t e basics.

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

• Required Education** Associate Degree\
• Required Experience** 2 years
• WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an
  
  

environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We

acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences,

talents and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent

pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity

for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*