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Faculty Rank or Job Title Financial Aid Analyst Job Category Administrative exempt/non-exempt Department Financial Aid EEO number 26P167 Position FTE 100 Minimum Annual Salary 43000 Salary Band S03
Job Summary Basic Function Assists with the implementation and delivery of financial aid to students. This includes managing and reviewing professional judgment appeals, processing loans, and completing and auditing FAFSA verification processes. Adheres to all federal, state, and institutional regulations while promoting student-friendly policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree and one year of relevant work experience (i.e. financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree and one year of financial aid experience. Excellent computer and technology skills. Experience working under regulatory guidelines.
Essential Functions and percent of time Processing and Program Management - 75% Review professional judgment appeals SAP FAFSA Dependency UY and consortium. Complete FAFSA verification. Resolve conflicting information. Audit accuracy of student financial aid data relating to FAFSA verification and professional judgment.
Complete FAFSA verification and professional judgment. Manage and execute alternative and campus-based loan processes policies and procedures. Process release of information requests within FERPA and record retention policies. Initiate process and policy changes when needed. Work with the management team to assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance.
Review federal guidelines for all financial aid related professional judgment and verification topics on at least an annual basis. Provide updated training to functional and customer service staff.
Essential Function Communication and Customer Relationships - 15% Investigate complaints and resolve problems. Provide financial aid assistance to RaiderConnect. Monitor and respond to general office emails. Assist students through written and oral communication.
Essential Functions and percent of time contd Other Duties as Assigned - 10% Represent the department, division, or university on various committees internal and external to the university. Handle special projects as assigned.
Working Conditions Typical office environment, fast-paced office during peak processing times.
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Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased, or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus, including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date: 03/03/2026 First Consideration Date: 03/10/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Do you have at least one year of relevant work experience (i.e. financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)? Yes No
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