Student Financial Aid Specialist 4

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Student Financial Aid Specialist 4 represents Student Financial Aid (SFA) at various Undergraduate Admissions recruitment and yield events advising students and families regarding college financing options; manages the creation and maintenance of all materials used to educate students and families regarding college financing options; assists Buckeye Link and/or other university partners in conducting presentations on financial aid and affordability to parents, prospective students, and other community access partners; assists in the collection of feedback from recruitment and yield presentations; assists in the creation and delivery of financial aid training to Admissions staff member; makes presentations to multiple university committees, working groups and campus partners; maintains thorough knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of university merit, access and need-based scholarship and grant parameters; maintains and administers a portfolio of access related scholarships including those supported by both university and donor funds; assists SFA management and staff in crafting communications for various projects and serves as the liaison to Enrollment Services Marketing and Strategic Communications; participates in events, conferences and workshops related to student financial wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
• A minimum of 3 years of professional financial aid experience
• 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability and desire to travel on a limited basis, including evening and weekends, especially during peak recruitment cycles
• This position requires successful completion of a background and credit check
• Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application

Nice To Haves

• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state regulations relative to financial aid administrations

Responsibilities

• Represents Student Financial Aid (SFA) at various Undergraduate Admissions recruitment and yield events advising students and families regarding college financing options
• Manages the creation and maintenance of all materials used to educate students and families regarding college financing options
• Assists Buckeye Link and/or other university partners in conducting presentations on financial aid and affordability to parents, prospective students, and other community access partners
• Assists in the collection of feedback from recruitment and yield presentations
• Assists in the creation and delivery of financial aid training to Admissions staff member
• Makes presentations to multiple university committees, working groups and campus partners
• Maintains thorough knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid policies and procedures
• Maintains thorough knowledge of university merit, access and need-based scholarship and grant parameters
• Maintains and administers a portfolio of access related scholarships including those supported by both university and donor funds
• Assists SFA management and staff in crafting communications for various projects and serves as the liaison to Enrollment Services Marketing and Strategic Communications
• Participates in events, conferences and workshops related to student financial wellness

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees