Senior Financial Aid Specialist: Compliance & Processing

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary) to join the Financial Aid Office on the Main Campus. The role involves production support, award processing, FAFSA coordination, and federal compliance, with participation on the petitions committee and Campus411 support.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with several years in higher education financial aid, and preferred leadership or systems experience in tools like PowerFaids, PeopleSoft, or Banner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• Three years of experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions.
• Knowledge of Federal Student Aid Programs and federal compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial aid production support and verification process management.
• Assist with awarding, review of applications, and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements and handle FAFSA data corrections.
• Participate in policy/procedure development and serve on petitions committee.

Skills

Federal aid knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Tools

PowerFaids

PeopleSoft

Banner

Excel

Job description

Cleveland State University is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary) to join the Financial Aid Office on the Main Campus. The role involves production support, award processing, FAFSA coordination, and federal compliance, with participation on the petitions committee and Campus411 support.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with several years in higher education financial aid, and preferred leadership or systems experience in tools like PowerFaids, PeopleSoft, or Banner.