Cleveland State University
Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary)
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Cleveland, OH
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Financial Aid
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August 14th, 2026
PowerFAIDS
Edtech.com's Summary
Cleveland State University is hiring a Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary). The role requires managing financial aid production and verification processes, including awarding aid, reviewing applications, ensuring federal compliance, and resolving conflicting FAFSA information. The specialist will also develop procedures, serve on the petitions committee, support Campus411, and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
Highlights
- Manage financial aid awarding, application review, and verification processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal student aid programs and regulations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to meet production targets.
- Serve as a voting member on the petitions committee.
- Provide support to Campus411 and engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, 5 years of related experience, experience with financial aid systems (PowerFaids, PeopleSoft, Banner), and leadership experience.
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Temporary appointment with an end date of December 31, 2026.
Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary) Full Description
Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary)
Posting Details
Business Title | Senior Financial Aid Specialist (Temporary)
Posting Category | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade | 04
Salary Plan | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Financial Aid Office
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.0
Job Summary | Works as part of a self-directed team to provide financial aid production support and verification process management, including financial aid awarding, application process review and coordination, federal compliance assurance, and evaluation and correction of conflicting FAFSA information. As a team member, participates in developing and implementing procedures and policy that ensure work targets are met, production goals are maintained and federal compliance is achieved. Serves as voting member on petitions committee. Provides support to Campus411. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance, accounting, business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in student financial aid. Three (3) years’ experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions. Have working knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal compliance requirements and understanding federal regulatory workflow implications.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field. Five (5) years’ experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions. Experience working with setting up financial aid administrative systems (e.g. PowerFaids, PeopleSoft, Banner) Leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal compliance requirements and understanding federal regulatory workflow implications. Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively within a diverse campus community. Effective written and verbal communication skills, and decision-making abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number | PT0703922S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting | 12/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Monday- Friday, typically 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 08/10/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 08/14/2026
Tentative Start Date |
Posting Category | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade | 04
Salary Plan | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Financial Aid Office
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.0
Job Summary | Works as part of a self-directed team to provide financial aid production support and verification process management, including financial aid awarding, application process review and coordination, federal compliance assurance, and evaluation and correction of conflicting FAFSA information. As a team member, participates in developing and implementing procedures and policy that ensure work targets are met, production goals are maintained and federal compliance is achieved. Serves as voting member on petitions committee. Provides support to Campus411. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance, accounting, business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in student financial aid. Three (3) years’ experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions. Have working knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal compliance requirements and understanding federal regulatory workflow implications.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field. Five (5) years’ experience in higher education financial aid or related financial institutions, which may include enrollment/student service functions. Experience working with setting up financial aid administrative systems (e.g. PowerFaids, PeopleSoft, Banner) Leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Knowledge of the Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal compliance requirements and understanding federal regulatory workflow implications. Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively within a diverse campus community. Effective written and verbal communication skills, and decision-making abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number | PT0703922S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting | 12/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Monday- Friday, typically 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 08/10/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 08/14/2026
Tentative Start Date |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
- If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
Application Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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