Financial Aid Specialist, Tahlequah
This
position provides support for the university’s financial aid functions.
MAJOR DUTIES
Advises students, prospective students and parents concerning the financial aid process.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
Answers office emails.
Reviews student paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
Maintains Federal Work Study and Consortium student spreadsheets; prepares reports to consortium schools as required.
Remains informed of current governmental and accreditation regulations governing each aid program.
Participates in workshops designed to acquaint students, parents, and high school counselors with financial aid processes.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of hard copy and electronic records management principles.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of related administrative duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to provide support for the university’s financial aid processes. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the university’s financial services operations.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, parents, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
The work is typically performed in an office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Annual salary $28,896.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 9/14/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 8/30/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
