University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Position Information
Department: Scholarship & Financial Aid
Requisition No.: S_250815
Posting Open Date: 01/05/2026
Application Review Date: 01/19/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Description of Work Position is part of the processing team comprised of associate and assistant directors, specialists and support staff. Responsible for verifying income and other information on financial aid applications, revising aid based on changes to financial aid applications, reviewing Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals, and calculating refund and repayment amounts for withdrawn students. Assist with revising financial aid for spring and summer sessions. Work with the other specialists in assisting with any processing functions including, but not limited to, revising aid due to grade level progressions, over cost and over need situations and mid-year graduation and processing of Direct Loan program reports. Position is cross trained to be able to assist other staff in performing critical business operations. May need to meet with or call students or parents to discuss specific issues or general aspects of institutional, state and federal financial assistance.
Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel essential. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in a college or university financial aid office or comparable setting preferred. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended, related interpretations, rules, and regulations associated with the Act desirable. Experience using PeopleSoft or similar software helpful.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
How to Apply Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Equity Statement As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .
Job Details Job Category: Managerial/Professional
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Lincoln, NE
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Requisition No.: S_250815
Posting Open Date: 01/05/2026
Application Review Date: 01/19/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Description of Work Position is part of the processing team comprised of associate and assistant directors, specialists and support staff. Responsible for verifying income and other information on financial aid applications, revising aid based on changes to financial aid applications, reviewing Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals, and calculating refund and repayment amounts for withdrawn students. Assist with revising financial aid for spring and summer sessions. Work with the other specialists in assisting with any processing functions including, but not limited to, revising aid due to grade level progressions, over cost and over need situations and mid-year graduation and processing of Direct Loan program reports. Position is cross trained to be able to assist other staff in performing critical business operations. May need to meet with or call students or parents to discuss specific issues or general aspects of institutional, state and federal financial assistance.
Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel essential. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in a college or university financial aid office or comparable setting preferred. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended, related interpretations, rules, and regulations associated with the Act desirable. Experience using PeopleSoft or similar software helpful.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
How to Apply Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Equity Statement As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .
Job Details Job Category: Managerial/Professional
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Lincoln, NE
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