The Ohio State University · 1 day ago
Student Financial Aid Specialist 2
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.26/hr - $21.26/hr
2+ years expThe Ohio State University is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Student Financial Aid Specialist 2. This role involves providing counseling and administrative assistance in financial aid processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting both staff and students in financial aid matters.
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Responsibilities
Provides counseling and administrative assistance in the Verification/Certification/Awarding (VCA) areas in Student Financial Aid (SFA) for undergraduates, graduate and professional students within the Office of Strategic Enrollment Management (OSEM)
Reviews and processes student financial information related to verification and awarding of financial aid in a timely and accurate manner ensuring full compliance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations at the federal, state and institutional levels
Verifies eligibility of aid and awards and revises financial aid packages
Performs professional judgment and approves or denies appeals
Provides information and administrative support to staff in SFA, Colleges/Departments and at regional campuses
Assists with the development of policies and procedures
Maintains statistics
Researches and resolves problems
Serves on committees
Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required
2 years of relevant experience required
Preferred
At least 2-4 years of work experience in a financial aid office in higher education
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and, in a team-oriented environment
Possess strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Ability to learn and navigate multiple databases required for processing financial aid
Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, and track financial data
Willingness to take on responsibilities as needed
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
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