Find & Apply For Financial Aid Counselor / Specialist Jobs in Manhattan, Kansas

About This Role This position serves as the primary individual within the Office of Student Financial Assistance's (OSFA's) five (5) member scholarship unit responsible for the timely and accurate processing of scholarship programs targeted toward specific cohorts of students. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of professional collaboration across administrative offices and/or across business units specific to the accurate and timely delivery of financial aid or other fiscal benefits. Examples of scholarship programs with specific eligibility criteria include state sponsored scholarships, philanthropic educational foundation scholarships, sponsoring community scholarships, targeted institutional gift aid, etc.. In addition, the position administers, tracks, and audits all scholarships made by the university's athletic department. The incumbent must possess a robust ability to interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory guidelines, since the administrative duties associated with this position must ensure the office's compliance with federal, Title IV, student aid, state aid, NCAA, Big XII Conference, and institutional eligibility requirements. Working in tandem with other OSFA staff members, this position supports the office's overall enrollment management mission of delivering student aid resources in a timely and student service friendly manner. Examples of such general duties include processing waivers targeted toward specific university charges, accounting for anticipated sponsorship awards as part of student financial aid packages and collaborating with scholarship stakeholders both within and outside of the university. About Us Take the next step toward making your educational dreams a reality! The Office of Student Financial Assistance and our expert financial aid advisors are here to help you find the best financial options during your time at K-State. Worksite Description This position is On-site . All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho. What You'll Need to

Succeed Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree 2

• 3 years' experience utilizing a third party, higher education student information system such as, Banner, PeopleSoft, Powerfaids, etc. 2
• 3 years' experience in accounting, budgeting, or similar financial tasks Strong track record of collaboratively working across business units toward common mission critical outcomes. Robust customer service experience requiring ability to detail/explain complex regulatory/policy rules in an administrative/office setting. 1
• 2 years providing training and/or presentations to small
• medium-size audiences Prefer experience in designing, testing, and creating business reports and/or experience extracting data utilizing query or crystal reports. Prefer exposure to a large post-secondary educational institution as an employee or student. 1
• 2 years robust understanding and application of federal, Title IV, student financial aid regulations Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.

S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship How to Apply Please submit the following documents: Cover Letter Resume Three Professional References Application Window Applications close on: September 11, 2026 Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $20.30

• $25.87/hour ($42,224
• $53,810/annually)