Financial Aid Coordinator

Responsible for assisting in the review of financial aid applications, scholarship programs, and campus-based federal grants. This
position is responsible for first-contact with students and parents on a daily basis. Responsible for daily deposit work for the business
office. Start date: April 6, 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist students in preparation, processing, and
  corrections of FAFSA;
• Advise students and parents regarding eligibility, program requirements, alternative resources;
• Assist the director with payment of eligible financial aid to student accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies and errors in
  a timely manner;
• Complete verification of selected students for accuracy within federal guidelines;
• Assist with the
  application of academic, athletic, and other outside scholarship programs ensuring accuracy and efficiency of awards;
• Assist with
  the selection of campus-based award recipients for federal work study
• Assist with administering the official and unofficial
  withdrawal policy including the Return to Title IV process;
• Assists with the satisfactory academic progress process, conduct
  semester meetings with committee and communicate results to students affected;
• Assist with the verification of private loans for
  students within applicable guidelines;
• Represent the university at various community and/or high school meetings; promotes
  existing and new programs and/or policies;
• Backup Financial Aid Clerk as needed;
• Assist Director with other
  responsibilities as needed;
• Complete daily deposit reports and preparations for the business office;
• Can be exposed to a
  variety of weather conditions for periods of time;
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner;
• Other duties as
  assigned by the department, vice president, or president.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION, TRAINING
  AND EXPERIENCE: Required: Associate’s degree. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Self-directed with effective organizational skills;
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions;
• Strong computer literacy;
• Ability to analyze data;
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Excel and
  Word
• Ability to read, speak and understand English well;
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated
  willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending,
  stooping, and walking.

About Oklahoma Panhandle State University
(OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in
Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through
Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university
achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public
Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten
universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.

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