Financial Aid Analyst

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to support the delivery of federal and institutional aid. The role focuses on processing and reviewing professional judgment appeals, FAFSA verification, and loan processing while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, along with strong computer skills and familiarity with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant work experience (i.e., financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.).
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Experience working under regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review professional judgment appeals (SAP, FAFSA, Dependency, UY, and consortium).
• Complete FAFSA verification.
• Audit accuracy of student financial aid data relating to FAFSA verification, and professional judgment.
• Manage and execute alternative and campus-based loan processes, policies, and procedures.
• Process release of information requests within FERPA and record retention policies.
• Initiate process and policy changes when needed.
• Work with the management team to assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance.
• Review federal guidelines for all financial aid related professional judgment and verification topics on at least an annual basis.
• Provide updated training to functional and customer service staff.
• Investigate complaints and resolve problems.
• Provide financial aid assistance to RaiderConnect.
• Monitor and respond to general office emails.
• Assist students through written and oral communication.
• Represent the department, division, or university on various committees internal and external to the university.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial aid

Regulatory compliance

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Job Category:

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department

EEO number:

EEO number: 26P167

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual Salary

Minimum Annual Salary $43,000

Salary Band:

Salary Band: S03

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Assists with the implementation and delivery of financial aid to students. This includes managing and reviewing professional judgment appeals, processing loans, and completing and auditing FAFSA verification processes. Adheres to all federal, state, and, institutional regulations while promoting student-friendly policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant work experience (i.e., financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of financial aid experience.
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Experience working under regulatory guidelines.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Essential Function (Processing and Program Management – 75%)

• Review professional judgment appeals ( SAP , FAFSA , Dependency, UY, and consortium).
• Complete FAFSA verification.
• Audit accuracy of student financial aid data relating to FAFSA verification, and professional judgment.
• Manage and execute alternative and campus-based loan processes, policies, and procedures.
• Process release of information requests within FERPA and record retention policies.
• Initiate process and policy changes when needed.
• Work with the management team to assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance.
• Review federal guidelines for all financial aid related professional judgment and verification topics on at least an annual basis.
• Provide updated training to functional and customer service staff.

Essential Function (Communication and Customer Relationships- 15%)

• Investigate complaints and resolve problems.
• Provide financial aid assistance to RaiderConnect.
• Monitor and respond to general office emails.
• Assist students through written and oral communication.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Essential Function (Other Duties as Assigned – 10%)

• Represent the department, division, or university on various committees internal and external to the university.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

Typical office environment, fast-paced office during peak processing times.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 03/03/2026

First Consideration Date:

First Consideration Date: 03/10/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 USA

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