Student Financial Aid Buckeye Link Specialist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Buckeye Link Consultant within Student Financial Aid to support both SFA and Buckeye Link. The role focuses on high-level guidance, complex case research, and professional judgment to assist students and families with financial aid matters.

Located in a university setting, the consultant will train Buckeye Link staff, manage verification and awarding tasks, and participate in committees while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Six years of relevant student financial aid experience required.
• 8–12 years preferred; 3–5 years in SFA highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level resource on student financial aid issues for SFA and Buckeye Link.
• Provide third-level tier support for escalated cases and collaborate on complex research.
• Counsel students and families on financial aid; assist with verification, awarding and appeals.
• Deliver training, update Buckeye Link on policies, and participate in committees.

Skills

Professional judgment

Student financial aid knowledge

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Buckeye Link Consultant within Student Financial Aid to support both SFA and Buckeye Link. The role focuses on high-level guidance, complex case research, and professional judgment to assist students and families with financial aid matters.

Located in a university setting, the consultant will train Buckeye Link staff, manage verification and awarding tasks, and participate in committees while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive