Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary) Posting Category Administrative and Professional Salary Grade 04 Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Financial Aid Office Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.0 Job Summary

Works as part of a self-directed team to provide financial aid production support and verification process management, including financial aid awarding, application process review and coordination, federal compliance assurance, and evaluation and correction of conflicting FAFSA information. As a team member, participates in developing and implementing procedures and policy that ensure work targets are met, production goals are maintained and federal compliance is achieved. Serves as voting member on petitions committee. Provides support to Campus411. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in finance, accounting, business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in student financial aid.
• Three (3) years' experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions.
• Have working knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal compliance requirements and understanding federal regulatory workflow implications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions.
• Experience working with setting up financial aid administrative systems (e.g. PowerFaids, PeopleSoft, Banner)
• Leadership or supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal compliance requirements and understanding federal regulatory workflow implications.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse campus community.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703922S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting 12/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, typically 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 08/10/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 08/14/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• CSU Website

• Other

• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application