Financial Aid Specialist

Job Description

You will be joining a Department
committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future!
Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

The financial aid specialist will work with the Financial Assistance team to administer the state’s postsecondary grants and scholarships, such as A+, Access Missouri, Bright Flight, and the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Perform administrative duties and activities that support the State Student Financial Assistance Programs including, but not limited to:
Providing the public with accurate information about the state aid programs and their operation through responses to email and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner;
Accurately reviewing and processing electronic and paper applications and other documents related to student and institutional eligibility
Assisting with the implementation of bulk mailings
Participating in IT projects related to state aid programs; and
Processing payment and refund of state program funds
Work and pivot in a fast-paced environment
Work independently and effectively in a team environment
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
Perform other related work as assigned

Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional education and/or experience in accounting, business, finance or public administration or closely related area.
Preferred experience in the student financial assistance profession, such as student services at an accredited college or university or a student loan guaranty agency or financial institution.
Supportive skills include: budget administration, cost analysis, program analysis, operational analysis, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and other MS Office products as well as attention to detail and the ability to multitask

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found
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DHEWDHR@dhewd.mo.gov