Position Information
Working Title Financial Aid Specialist
Department Scholarship & Financial Aid-0958
Requisition Number S_240567
Posting Open Date 06/21/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/08/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
This position is part of the OSFA processing team comprised of associate and assistant directors, specialists and support staff. Responsible for verifying income and other information on financial aid applications, calculating refund and repayment amounts for withdrawn students, and confirming student eligibility and amounts for the Federal Pell Grant. Assist with awarding financial aid for spring and summer sessions. Work with the other specialists in assisting with any processing functions including, but not limited to, revising aid due to grade level progressions, reviewing overawards over cost and over need situations and completing mid-year graduation and processing of Direct Loan program reports. Position is cross-trained to be able to assist other staff in performing critical business operations. This position may be asked to assist with TEACH Grant program processing or reporting or Federal Perkins Loan exits and master promissory note processing, if needed. This position requires strong skills in communication, collaboration, and attention to detail. Preferred experience in a financial aid setting and with Oracle/PeopleSoft student information system.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel essential. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
1 year experience in a college or university financial aid office or comparable setting preferred. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended, related interpretations, rules, and regulations associated with the Act desirable. Experience using PeopleSoft or similar software helpful.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.75 /hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Sandy Airan, sairan2@unl.edu

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents