Financial Aid Analyst

Arkansas State University; Arkansas; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to verify, process, and package student financial aid across federal, state, institutional, and private funds. You will assist in training, conduct outreach, and review aid packages for eligibility while staying current with regulations.

The role requires some light travel and overtime during peak processing times, with responsibilities including needs analysis reviews, disbursement coordination, and collaboration with the Business

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a specialized field such as basic accounting, computer, etc.
• Equivalence of four years in high school plus two years of college and 12–18 months related experience.
• Must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to financial aid applicants about adjustments due to unemployment or other circumstances.
• Process financial aid files.
• Compile Federal and State reports.
• Travel to ASU-Beebe campus sites.
• Review needs analysis statements and determine financial aid need.
• Review all financial aid packages for accuracy and award per eligibility and regulations.
• Package and mail financial aid information as needed.
• Attend workshops to stay updated on new regulations.
• Work with Business Office for disbursement, recording, and awarding of Financial Aid.
• Monitor student enrollment to verify loan eligibility.

Skills

Financial aid processing

Student outreach

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with some college coursework

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

Responsible for verifying, processing, and packaging student financial aid which will include federal, state, institutional, and private funds while keeping abreast of changing federal and state regulations. This position conducts financial aid outreach to current and prospective students to determine if their financial situation has changed. The individual in this position will also facilitate student workshops, provide students and parents with advice on financial aid options, and will assist in training. Some light travel is required. Must have the ability to work overtime during peak processing times. Will assist with the management of the Federal Work-Study program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct outreach to financial aid applicants about the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment due to the recent unemployment of a family member or independent student, or other circumstances.
• Process financial aid files.
• Compile Federal and State reports.
• Travel to other ASU -Beebe Campus Sites.
• Review needs analysis statements and determine financial aid need.
• Review all financial aid packages for accuracy and completeness and award according to eligibility and regulations.
• Package and mail financial aid information as needed.
• Attend workshops to keep abreast of new regulations.
• Work with the Business Office for disbursement, recording, and awarding of Financial Aid.
• Monitor student enrollment to verify loan eligibility requirements.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

Minimum Salary or Salary Range $31,925

Stand

Stand occasionally

Walk

Walk occasionally

Sit

Use hand to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Reach with hands and arms frequently

Climb or balance

Climb or balance occasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally

Talk or Hear

Talk or Hear regularly

Taste or smell

Physical Exertion

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 10 pounds occasionally

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 25 pounds occasionally

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements

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Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply. Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements Both

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number

Posting Number NC3622014

Open Date

Open Date 10/29/2026

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other
• Proof of Veteran's Preference

ASU-Beebe is a public two-year college with its main campus located in Beebe, Arkansas on the 67/167 corridor approximately 35 miles north of the state's capital of Little Rock.

ASU-Beebe has campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base, and online.

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE : If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU -Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU -Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 ( CPT / OPT ), TN or any other status.

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