Financial Aid Analyst & Outreach Specialist

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

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