Student Financial Aid (Scholarship Department) - TEMPORARY POSITION (Full-time)

Kent State • Kent, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (UOSFA) invites applications for a full-time temporary position to assist this summer in the awarding and certification of private loan applications. The successful candidate will be part of a team that awards scholarship funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Three months experience in student financial aid, customer service, or a relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provide excellent service to our students while complying with confidentiality laws and university awarding policies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Problem solving and problem resolution skills.
• Computer applications, including proficiency in Banner and Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Use of standard office equipment, including calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review reports of external donor scholarship funds received by the University Bursar and Controller’s offices.
• Apply external donor scholarship aid to student financial aid award packages to recipients and document receipt of funds within the Banner system.
• Work in conjunction with members of the Scholarship Team to ensure accuracy in awarding practices and procedures, as well as reviewing accounts for errors.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of all student record information to comply with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level