Wichita State University · 2 hours ago
Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Scholarships
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWichita State University is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Specialist for their Scholarships unit. This role involves providing specialized financial counseling and education services to assist students and parents in the scholarship application process, ensuring compliance with financial aid regulations, and coordinating various financial aid programs.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates project task deliverables in support of one (1) or more financial aid programs
Serves as subject matter expert within focus area applying knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, as well as the University
Provides technical guidance, consultation and related support to internal and external customers; provides problem solving and conflict resolution as necessary
Communicates complex program rules and regulations with internal and external department staff, government agencies, students and their families
Resolves complex financial-aid-related questions and escalations related to all federal, state and institutional aid program administered by the office
Assists with general financial aid questions and processes as needed
Counsels directly with students and families on resolving complex issues related to eligibility requirements, compliance, federal application changes, audits and/or return of aid
Focuses efforts on special student populations
Provides information on aid application and awarding process; awarding students and posting information in the student system; budgeting and financial literacy; and scholarship availability and eligibility requirements
Interprets complex financial aid rules and processes
Ensures compliance with federal, state, institutional and private financial aid regulations and policies
Develops and provides financial aid workshops
May provide mentorship and guidance to staff, students, or community members; validate needs analysis and/or collaborate with granting agencies for scholarship opportunities; lead technology initiatives; and/or coordinate projects with campus or community partners to execute new initiatives and develop best practices in providing student support services
Assists the Financial Aid Manager -Scholarships with the oversight of the Universitys General scholarships
Communicates with departments and organizations about annual scholarship allocations and monitor completion by designated deadlines
Coordinates with the WSU Foundation to monitor and maintain master import lists for Foundation funds managed within the ScholarshipUniverse system
Serves as a liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and the academic colleges. Process scholarship offers and changes
Uses ScholarshipUniverse platform or Banner to enter scholarship offers
Repackages students federal financial aid when a scholarship is received after the federal financial aid package has been established
Must follow federal, state and institutional regulations regarding packaging parameters
Reviews financial aid package to determine changes in eligibility and to ensure that no federal, state or institutional over-awards occur and for accuracy
Responsible for advising about scholarship applications, eligibility, awards and disbursement system
Advises students and families regarding WSU scholarship opportunities and general financial aid
Monitors and evaluate on-line scholarship information on the Financial Aid web site
Assists with other miscellaneous reports, changes and repackaging, which include but are not limited to; changes in students enrollment level, residency status, students grade level, term-only packaging, budget adjustments, etc
Creates and executes outreach campaigns for scholarship application completion
Qualification
Required
Analytical mind with great attention to detail
Ability to think outside-the-box
Willingness to dive into information and identify changes
Effective communication skills personalized to the audience
Strong desire to learn and adapt to regular changes in financial aid and scholarships
Experience in providing complex and specialized financial counseling and education services
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs
Ability to provide technical guidance and consultation to internal and external customers
Experience in resolving complex financial-aid-related questions and escalations
Ability to interpret complex financial aid rules and processes
Experience in ensuring compliance with financial aid regulations and policies
Ability to develop and provide financial aid workshops
Experience in mentoring and guiding staff, students, or community members
Experience in coordinating projects with campus or community partners
Experience in advising about scholarship applications, eligibility, awards, and disbursement systems
Company
Wichita State University
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Founded in 1895
501-1000 employees
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