Financial Aid Analyst

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking a Financial Aid Analyst to verify, process, and package federal, state, institutional, and private aid. The role includes outreach to students and parents, and conducting workshops to explain aid options.

The position involves reviewing aid packages, needs analysis, and assisting with the Federal Work-Study program across ASU-Beebe campuses. Some overtime and light travel are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a specialized field or equivalent training (e.g., basic accounting).
• Equivalent of two years of college plus 12–18 months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to financial aid applicants about opportunities to receive adjustments.
• Process financial aid files.
• Compile Federal and State reports.
• Conduct Financial Aid Nights.
• Travel to other ASU-Beebe Campus Sites.
• Review needs analysis statements and determine financial aid need.
• Review all financial aid packages for accuracy 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 Business Office for disbursement, recording, and awarding of Financial Aid.
• Monitor student enrollment to verify loan eligibility requirements.

Education

General education & experience

Job description

Position Type:

Non Classified

Job Title:

Financial Aid Analyst

Classification Title:

Financial Aid Analyst

Campus Location:

ASU Beebe

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 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

1. 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.
2. Process financial aid files.
3. Compile Federal and State reports.
4. Conduct Financial Aid Nights.
5. Travel to other ASU-Beebe Campus Sites.
6. Review needs analysis statements and determine financial aid need.
7. Review all financial aid packages for accuracy and completeness and award according to eligibility and regulations.
8. Package and mail financial aid information as needed.
9. Attend workshops to keep abreast of new regulations.
10. Work with the Business Office for disbursement, recording, and awarding of Financial Aid.
11. 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:

$31,925

Stand:

occasionally

Walk:

occasionally

Sit:

continuously

Use hand to finger, handle, or feel:

continuously

Reach with hands and arms:

frequently

Climb or balance:

occasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:

occasionally

Talk or Hear:

regularly

Up to 10 pounds:

occasionally

Up to 25 pounds:

occasionally

Up to 50 pounds:

occasionally

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

Background Check Statement:

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

ASU Beebe EEO Statement :

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:

NC3622014

Open Date:

10/29/2026