Admissions & Financial Aid Data Specialist

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a Student Services Data Specialist to provide data entry, application processing, and records support for Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and other Student Services functions. The role ensures accurate student information across systems while protecting confidentiality and complying with FERPA.

The position supports high-volume processing, reviews applications for completeness, and collaborates with multiple college departments to resolve data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with data entry, records processing, or administrative support.
• Experience using computer systems and maintaining electronic records.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions applications and related student information into institutional systems.
• Process financial aid application information and records as assigned.
• Review applications and records for completeness and accuracy and identify missing information.
• Perform routine data cleanup and correction of student records.
• Enter, update, and maintain demographic, academic, residency, and financial aid data.
• Process documents and link them to the correct student records.
• Assist with high-volume processing projects and backlogs in Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid.
• Compare information across systems to identify discrepancies and make corrections.
• Run reports or queries to identify records needing review or processing.
• Maintain documentation of changes and processing activities.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Banner (or student information system)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a Student Services Data Specialist to provide data entry, application processing, and records support for Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and other Student Services functions. The role ensures accurate student information across systems while protecting confidentiality and complying with FERPA.

The position supports high-volume processing, reviews applications for completeness, and collaborates with multiple college departments to resolve data