Department and Code: Financial Aid - 969
Immediate Supervisor: Kandra Kolehmainen
Number of Student Associates in Position: 1
General Description of Position:
The Financial Aid Project Specialist supports scholarship administration and financial aid projects. This role involves coordinating communications, managing scholarship certifications, and assisting with financial aid reconciliation and summer aid processes.
Core Responsibilities:
● Coordinate Topdesk inquiries and collaborate with the supervisor to obtain responses
● Assist in maintaining and updating handbooks related to financial aid and scholarships
● Certify scholarship awards and verify eligibility
● Support various financial aid projects as assigned
● Assist with summer financial aid operations
● Help with state financial aid reconciliation efforts
● Manage financial aid communications through Topdesk and email platforms
Minimum Qualifications:
● Strong organizational and communication skills
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively
● Proficiency with communication tools such as email and Topdesk
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience or interest in financial aid administration
● Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects
Physical Demands:
● Primarily desk-based work involving computer use