Hybrid Federal Programs Operations Specialist

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University Fort Collins invites applications for the Financial Aid Specialist role within the Office of Financial Aid. You will help administer federal, state, and institutional programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and strong analytical and communication skills, plus experience with Excel and database entry. CSU offers a competitive benefits package and a collaborative campus environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written communications skills, as demonstrated by application materials submitted.
• Minimum of one year of experience with computer applications (MS Excel, Access, or other database programs) and prior database entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial aid programs are administered within federal, state, internal, and external regulations.
• Reconciles University financial aid records with information from the Federal Department of Education COD/ISIR data centers by correcting errors, updating accounts, and sending changes.
• Reviews and works various reports of technical data on federal, state, and institutional financial aid disbursements.
• Assists with projects within the Federal Programs Team, including document processing, review of ISIRs, and aid year setup.
• Represent OFA and CSU to outside agencies and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Database entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Access

Job description

Colorado State University Fort Collins invites applications for the Financial Aid Specialist role within the Office of Financial Aid. You will help administer federal, state, and institutional programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and strong analytical and communication skills, plus experience with Excel and database entry. CSU offers a competitive benefits package and a collaborative campus environment.