FINANCIAL AID PROCESSOR- LOANS
Financial Aid Processor – Loans
Arizona State University
Off-Campus: Other US Locations
JR118270
End Date: March 19, 2026
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Description:
In a high-volume processing environment, a financial aid processor prepares and processes student financial aid files in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations and guidelines for the purpose of determining eligibility and awarding financial aid. Assists with the administration of one or more federal, state or institutional programs by reviewing, analyzing and determining eligibility and awarding for various financial aid programs.
Position Salary: $42,000 per year
Essential Duties:
- Analyzes and processes financial data on students to determine aid eligibility and make awards within federal, donor and/or institutional guidelines.
- Requests additional information based on analysis and review to apply established government and institutional regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures.
- Determines eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
Desired Qualifications:
- One year of experience in financial aid student counseling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of government, donor and/or institutional rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for awarding of financial aid.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation works and how the SAI impacts the awarding of Title IV funds.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal Title IV financial aid programs, awarding eligibility requirements and supporting regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of private loan programs, awarding eligibility requirements and lender policy.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal Systems such as COD (Common Origination and Disbursement), FPP (FAFSA Partner Portal) and NSLDS (National Student Loan Data System).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ELMOne and ELMSelect for private loan processing and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of monthly and annual Title IV reconciliation processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in automated processing.
- Experience in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) requirements.
- Experience in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated basic computer software skills, such as Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of exemplary customer service demonstrated through actively listening, acknowledging, and responding to every inquiry; taking ownership and resolving each concern or problem as appropriate; exhibiting professionalism and expertise in every interaction and engaging in professional development to meet expectations for service excellence.
- Experience in stimulating changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
- Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating, and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs
Department Statement:
Financial Aid and Scholarship Services is one of several departments comprising Academic Enterprise Enrollment which utilizes a variety of strategies to support and enroll a varied student population representative of Arizona State University's vision. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Services unit strives to provide excellent customer service with the goal to make each student's application for financial aid a simple and affordable process. Each staff member is committed to helping a student finance their education by effectively utilizing scholarships, grants, federal work-study and loans.
Instructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$18909.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.
Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.
Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.
Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.
Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
ASU Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Employment Verification Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement:
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
About Arizona State University
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