Financial Aid State Programs Specialist

Financial Aid State Programs Specialist

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $34,725.00 Annually

Job Type: Support Staff Full Time

Job Number: 2604 S 023

Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX

Department: Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer

Closing: 5/22/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The position of Financial Aid State Programs Specialist is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and awarding financial aid applications following federal, state, and institutional guidelines. This position plays a key role in ensuring that state grant and aid programs are efficiently managed.

Requirements

This position requires an Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours or two (2) years equivalent full time office work experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, clerical, or student services setting, with experience managing electronic data. Clerical skills should include excellent accounting, bookkeeping, math, and computer skills. Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. Criminal background check required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (if applicable)
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.