Financial Aid Coordinator

• Kent Campus - Kent

• Staff/Unclassified

• Closing on: Oct 27 2026

• 989669

• Student Financial Aid Office - Kent Campus [100470]

Job Title:

Financial Aid Coordinator

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$42,357 - $46,907

Basic Function:

To coordinate student financial aid programs; to ensure departmental compliance with federal, state, and University regulations. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Coordinate student financial aid programs; ensure a high level of quality service within the department; may coordinate and implement training procedures for department staff; may supervise and coordinate reception services.

Develop reports to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and University policies and guidelines regarding financial aid; review federal and state regulatory updates and determine impact on Institutional compliance issues.

Counsel and advise students and parents regarding financial aid questions and concerns.

Assist with development and implementation of University policy related to awarding of financial aid.

Conduct informational presentations on the financial aid process.

Compile, analyze, and report data on student aid programs.

Determine eligibility, award packages, and adjust student financial aid packages.

Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.

May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.

May assist in the oversight of a specific financial aid compliance process (i.e., Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency, Consumer Information, NSLDS, Satisfactory Academic Progress, Special Circumstances, Verification, etc.)

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; two years of experience in student financial aid or relevant higher education related field.

License/Certification:

None.

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills *

Interpersonal communication *

Ability To:

Manage people and projects

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's degree

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, or as discussed with supervisor.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.