Financial Aid/Loan Specialist at University of Arkansas System

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

28000.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Aid, Counseling, Data Entry, Regulatory Compliance, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Multitasking, Team Collaboration, Software Adaptability

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: 11/15/2025 Type of Position: Clerical Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website: Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (870) 584-1104. Department: Financial Aid Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Financial Aid Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive financial aid services, including counseling students and processing awards for loans and other types of financial assistance. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as institutional policies, related to the administration of student financial aid. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid • Meets and Counsels students on loans and other financial aid and available scholarships • Data entry regarding financial aid delivery systems • Verify, package, and award student financial aid • Read and apply state and federal regulations (including Title IV regulations, FERPA, and other federal and state regs) to daily processes • Import, analyze, and export financial aid data between multiple software programs • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Associate degree Minimum of two years of experience in financial aid or a related business field (loan experience preferred) Strong oral and written communication skills Confident public speaker with the ability to present effectively to small groups Quick learner with the ability to adapt to various software programs Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service and interact positively with the public Skilled at multitasking and managing a consistent workload with shifting priorities Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a team environment Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed Ability to travel as required, including occasional overnight and multi-day trips for training and conferences Must successfully pass Criminal Background, Sex Offender Registry, and Child Maltreatment Registry checks Additional Information: Salary Information: $28,000 annual salary; plus an excellent benefits package Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must submit a cover letter, current resume, and copy of college transcripts. Incomplete applications, those missing any of the required documents, will not be considered for the position. Recruitment Contact Information: Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or kplunk@cccua.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting, Talking Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. Universities University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas System eVersity Two-Year Colleges Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Cossatot Community College at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Other Units University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Archaeological Survey Criminal Justice Institute Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)

Responsibilities

The Financial Aid Specialist provides comprehensive financial aid services, including counseling students and processing awards for loans and other types of financial assistance. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as institutional policies, related to the administration of student financial aid.