Financial Aid Verifications & Grants Specialist

Concordia University, St. Paul; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University, St Paul seeks a Financial Aid Processor to support federal, state, and institutional aid programs with verification, grant processing, and data accuracy. The role backs Financial Aid Counselors and front-desk operations to ensure seamless service for students and families.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and prior financial aid experience is preferred, with responsibilities spanning data collection, document handling, and reporting to maintain compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree: Required
• Financial Aid experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and complete Federal Verification, ensuring federal compliance and timely communication with students
• Serve as backup to Financial Aid Counselors and front-desk, assisting with packaging Title IV, state, and institutional funds, FAFSA reviews, and student support
• Maintaining financial aid records by collecting data from other administrative offices on campus, collecting required applications and documentation from students, obtaining student financial aid information from the Department of Education and State of Minnesota
• Assisting with preparation and distribution of financial aid information, workshops, presentations, visits, New Student Orientation, and conferences
• Oversee key financial aid scholarship and grants, including MN Child Care Grant administration, tuition waiver processing, and backup loan support—ensuring accurate eligibility review, compliance, and timely reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor Degree

Financial Aid experience

Job description

Concordia University, St Paul seeks a Financial Aid Processor to support federal, state, and institutional aid programs with verification, grant processing, and data accuracy. The role backs Financial Aid Counselors and front-desk operations to ensure seamless service for students and families.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and prior financial aid experience is preferred, with responsibilities spanning data collection, document handling, and reporting to maintain compliance