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Missouri State University

Information Specialist-Financial Aid

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $17 per Hour

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ July 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Information Specialist-Financial Aid. This role serves as the first and primary contact for students and parents at the Financial Aid Office, delivering accurate, timely information on student aid packages, federal aid requirements, and the financial aid application process. The specialist also processes short-term loans, schedules counselor appointments, and manages scholarship and agency fund acceptance.

Highlights
  • Provides primary contact for students and parents regarding financial aid inquiries.
  • Delivers detailed information on aid packages, federal program requirements, application processes, and disbursements.
  • Processes and approves short-term loans and schedules appointments with financial aid counselors.
  • Accepts scholarship and agency funds from students.
  • Requires strong written and verbal communication skills to handle high call volumes and face-to-face inquiries professionally.
  • Must be proficient in computer use including word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and database management.
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of general office experience or an equivalent combination; experience with complex processes and decision-making preferred.
  • Compensation set at $16.76 per hour, non-exempt full-time regular position.
  • Employment requires a criminal background check and authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
  • Department served is Financial Aid at Missouri State University.