Student Worker - Financial Aid - Work Study

Missouri State University; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Student Work Study Assistant at the Springfield Campus. You will answer emails (high volume) and process scholarship checks and scholarships, supporting the Student Employment Services team.

The position requires Work Study eligibility, a positive attitude, attention to detail, reliability and strong customer service when dealing with parents and students. Approx. 10-15 hours per week, $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, detail oriented, proficient, reliable, with customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle stressful situations when interacting with upset parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Answer emails (high volume).
• Process scholarship checks and scholarships.

Skills

Positive attitude

Detail oriented

Customer service

Reliability

Stress management

Education

Currently enrolled at Missouri State University

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Work Study Award eligibility required

Position Title

Student Status

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Hiring Range

Hiring Range 15.00/hr.

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours

How many hours per week are required?

How many hours per week are required? 10-15

Description of Primary Duties

Answer emails (high volume), process Scholarship checks and process scholarships

Required Qualifications

Positive Attitude, detail oriented, proficient, reliable, customer service oriented, which would include ability to deal with stressful situation when dealing with upset parents and students.
This is for Fall/Spring/Summer semesters

Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/02/2026

Posting Number

Posting Number 20260148STU

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many credit hours are you currently enrolled in?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure.
• * Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
  • Yes
  • No

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t)417-836-5102
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t)417-836-5627
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.