Hybrid Financial Aid Scholarship Specialist, Financial Aid en Fort Hays State University

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A Scholarship Specialist in Financial Aid assists with tasks related to scholarship applications, processes, and awards. This position is a specialized support role for financial aid requiring considerable contact with parents and students.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret student needs, provide individualized service, and have effective written and verbal communication skills. In addition, the ideal candidate has basic office, accounting, and computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year of professional experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a Financial Aid environment
• Demonstrated ability to work on team projects
• More than one-year professional experience in a student affairs, student personnel setting, or higher education

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Financial Aid Management software management, data entry, word processing, and file management
• Assist in the review, develop, and implement scholarship policies and procedures to administer scholarships
• Collaborate and serve as an expert resource to various departments
• Identify and leverage system capabilities and technologies to ensure an efficient scholarship application cycle
• Assist during recruitment and public education activities throughout the year
• Serve on University committees as assigned by the Assistant Director
• Consult with the Assistant Director and carry out duties as assigned
• Serve as a scholarship liaison to other university entities
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
• Coordinate scholarship programs as assigned by the Assistant Director

Priority Deadline: July 14, 2025. Screening of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $17 per hour

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers.

Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume, along with names and contact information for three professional references.

Application documents should be submitted in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Darby Sager

[email protected]

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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