Finanical Aid Operatns Analyst

Finanical Aid Operatns Analyst

Position Number: S00992P
Position Type: Staff
Position Category: Fulltime Professionals
Search Type: External
Posted Salary Information: Grade 44 (Click here for EKU Salary Grades)
Driver Classification: Driver
City: Richmond, KY
Division: Student Success, Opportunity&Engage
Department: Student Success
Unit: Student Financial Assistance-Admin
FLSA: Exempt
Contact Person: Bethany Miller, Ph.D.
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details:
Funding Source: Institutional
Retirement: KTRS

Position Summary:
A Financial Aid Operations Analyst manages EKU's compliance with federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, coordinates financial aid communications, analyzes financial aid data, oversees default management activities, and provides technical information system expertise to Student Financial Aid staff.

Minimum Education:
Certification or graduation from a four (4) year college or university.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:
Three years of related work experience is required, preferably in higher education.

Minimum Licensure and Certification:


Qualification Equivalencies:


Desired Qualifications:
Requires in-depth knowledge of practices within a professional field or recognized body of knowledge and a working knowledge of the practical issues in related areas; originates reports using data that are subjective, difficult to measure, and require significant interpretation.

• Federal Regulations related to Federal Financial Aid
• General Accounting Procedures
• Collection Procedures
• Computer knowledge to include MS Office and relational databases
• Finance to include amortization tables, interest, and other financial calculations
• Customer and personal service
• Administration and Management techniques

Job Functions:
Ensure financial aid eligibility and payment compliance for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
Conduct data analysis, develop reports, and maintain accurate information systems to ensure compliance and to support departmental operations.
Utilizes information systems and data necessary to effectively award students.
Ensures the effective operation of the Department by performing other duties as required.


Posting Number: S00992P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 12/01/2021
Application Review Date:
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:


AA/EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Document Link:

To apply, visit https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/18880 jeid-15e8801892a8d74f93c0692539595c0c