Financial Aid Analyst

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Wright State University is hiring a Financial Aid Analyst. The role involves managing and reviewing professional judgment appeals, processing loans, completing and auditing FAFSA verification processes, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations while supporting student-friendly policies.

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Manage professional judgment appeals including SAP, FAFSA, Dependency, UY, and consortium.
Complete FAFSA verification and resolve conflicting information.
Audit accuracy of student financial aid data related to FAFSA verification and professional judgment.
Process alternative and campus-based loan procedures and manage release of information requests per FERPA guidelines.
Review federal financial aid guidelines annually and provide training to staff.
Investigate student complaints and provide financial aid assistance through RaiderConnect.
Requires Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant work experience in financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, or budget management.
Preferred candidates have financial aid experience, excellent computer skills, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
Minimum annual salary of $43,000 with a full-time 100% FTE position.
Works within the Financial Aid department adhering to institutional policies and participates in university committees and special projects.

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EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Financial Aid Analyst
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	Financial Aid
EEO number:	26P167
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual Salary	$43,000
Salary Band:	S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:	Assists with the implementation and delivery of financial aid to students. This includes managing and reviewing professional judgment appeals, processing loans, and completing and auditing FAFSA verification processes. Adheres to all federal, state, and, institutional regulations while promoting student-friendly policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant work experience (i.e., financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and one year of financial aid experience. Excellent computer and technology skills. Experience working under regulatory guidelines.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	Essential Function (Processing and Program Management – 75%) Review professional judgment appeals (SAP, FAFSA, Dependency, UY, and consortium). Complete FAFSA verification. Resolve conflicting information. Audit accuracy of student financial aid data relating to FAFSA verification, and professional judgment. Manage and execute alternative and campus-based loan processes, policies, and procedures. Process release of information requests within FERPA and record retention policies. Initiate process and policy changes when needed. Work with the management team to assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance. Review federal guidelines for all financial aid related professional judgment and verification topics on at least an annual basis. Provide updated training to functional and customer service staff. Essential Function (Communication and Customer Relationships- 15%) Investigate complaints and resolve problems. Provide financial aid assistance to RaiderConnect. Monitor and respond to general office emails. Assist students through written and oral communication.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):	Essential Function (Other Duties as Assigned – 10%) Represent the department, division, or university on various committees internal and external to the university. Handle special projects as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	Typical office environment, fast-paced office during peak processing times. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	03/03/2026
First Consideration Date:	03/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have at least one year of relevant work experience (i.e., financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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Resume/CV

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Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Financial Aid Analyst
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	Financial Aid
EEO number:	26P167
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual Salary	$43,000
Salary Band:	S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:	Assists with the implementation and delivery of financial aid to students. This includes managing and reviewing professional judgment appeals, processing loans, and completing and auditing FAFSA verification processes. Adheres to all federal, state, and, institutional regulations while promoting student-friendly policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant work experience (i.e., financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and one year of financial aid experience. Excellent computer and technology skills. Experience working under regulatory guidelines.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	Essential Function (Processing and Program Management – 75%) Review professional judgment appeals (SAP, FAFSA, Dependency, UY, and consortium). Complete FAFSA verification. Resolve conflicting information. Audit accuracy of student financial aid data relating to FAFSA verification, and professional judgment. Manage and execute alternative and campus-based loan processes, policies, and procedures. Process release of information requests within FERPA and record retention policies. Initiate process and policy changes when needed. Work with the management team to assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance. Review federal guidelines for all financial aid related professional judgment and verification topics on at least an annual basis. Provide updated training to functional and customer service staff. Essential Function (Communication and Customer Relationships- 15%) Investigate complaints and resolve problems. Provide financial aid assistance to RaiderConnect. Monitor and respond to general office emails. Assist students through written and oral communication.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):	Essential Function (Other Duties as Assigned – 10%) Represent the department, division, or university on various committees internal and external to the university. Handle special projects as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	Typical office environment, fast-paced office during peak processing times. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	03/03/2026
First Consideration Date:	03/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have at least one year of relevant work experience (i.e., financial aid, accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

Optional Documents

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